Sexual Reproduction Flashcards

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What is Sexual Reproduction?

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Refers to 2 Haploid Cells from parents, fusing into 1 Diploid Cell

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What is Asexual Reproduction?

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Refers to an offspring being produced by a single parent

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What are the pros and cons of Asexual Reproduction?

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Pros:
- Less energy required
- Won’t waste time finding mate
- Faster
- Can produce more than one offspring at once

Cons:
- No genetic variation
- Evolves slower
- Adapting is difficult

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What is Haploid Dominant?

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Usually occurs in Fungi

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What is Diploid Dominant?

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Usually occurs in humans

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