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What is asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and produces offspring genetically identical to the parent.
What are the characteristics of sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction involves two parents and results in offspring that are a genetic mix of both parents.
Name two types of asexual reproduction.
Binary fission and budding.
Give an example of an organism that reproduces through budding.
Hydra reproduces through budding.
What is binary fission?
Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.
Which organisms reproduce by binary fission?
Paramecium, Archaea, and Euglena reproduce by binary fission.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is asexual reproduction? | Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and produces offspring genetically identical to the parent. |
What are the characteristics of sexual reproduction? | Sexual reproduction involves two parents and results in offspring that are a genetic mix of both parents. |
Name two types of asexual reproduction. | Binary fission and budding. |
Give an example of an organism that reproduces through budding. | Hydra reproduces through budding. |
What is binary fission? | Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms. |
Which organisms reproduce by binary fission? | Paramecium, Archaea, and Euglena reproduce by binary fission. |
Describe internal fertilization in sexual reproduction. | Internal fertilization occurs when the egg is fertilized by sperm inside the female's body. |
What is external fertilization? | External fertilization occurs when the egg is fertilized by sperm outside the female's body, often in water. |
List examples of organisms that reproduce sexually. | Mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, spiders, and flowers reproduce sexually. |
What is vegetative propagation? | Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction where new plants grow from parts of the parent plant. |