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1
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Where does the genetic information come from in asexual reproduction?

A

One parent

2
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Why is there little variety in asexual reproduction?

A

All of the offspring are identical to its parent, called clones

3
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What is sexual reproduction?

A

Reproduction with the fusion of gametes

4
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Why do offspring show variation of sexual reproduction?

A

There is a mixing of genetic information

5
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Why can’t offspring produced by sexual reproduction not be identical to their parents?

A

The have a combination of two sets of genes

6
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Why is variation important in survival?

A

Some characteristics may give offspring a better chance of surviving difficult conditions

7
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Name a disadvantage of asexual reproduction

A

No variety in offspring

8
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Name an advantage of asexual reproduction

A

Don’t waste energy attracting a mate

9
Q

Name 3 things that asexual reproduction is common in

A

Bacteria, flowers, small organisms

10
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Name 2 disadvantages of sexual reproduction

A

STI’s and competition writhing animals

11
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Name an advantage of sexual reproduction

A

Increases individual chances of survival

12
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Name 2 organisms that sexual reproduction is common in

A

Humans, mammals

13
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Why is variety in immune systems a good thing?

A

If every immune system was the same, we would all react the same way and could possibly die

14
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What is asexual reproduction?

A

Reproduction without the fusion of gametes

15
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What is a zygote?

A

A fused male and female gamete