5 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of sexual reproduction?
Combining gametes to produce a diploid organism
In which type of organisms does sexual reproduction most commonly occur?
Multicellular eukaryotes
Which organisms do not undergo sexual reproduction?
Prokaryotes
What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?
Combine to produce a zygote
Which statement accurately describes the role of sexual reproduction in some unicellular eukaryotes?
Sexual reproduction occurs in some unicellular eukaryotes
Study Notes
Characteristics of Sexual Reproduction
- The defining characteristic of sexual reproduction is the fusion of gametes from two parents to form a zygote with a unique combination of genes.
Organisms and Sexual Reproduction
- Sexual reproduction most commonly occurs in multicellular organisms, such as plants and animals.
- Organisms that do not undergo sexual reproduction include some single-celled organisms, such as bacteria, and some plants that reproduce vegetatively.
Gametes in Sexual Reproduction
- Gametes are specialized cells, such as sperm and egg cells, that fuse to form a zygote during sexual reproduction.
- The role of gametes is to provide genetic material from each parent for the offspring.
Sexual Reproduction in Unicellular Eukaryotes
- In some unicellular eukaryotes, such as protozoa, sexual reproduction serves as a means of increasing genetic diversity, promoting adaptation to changing environments, and improving the ability to survive and reproduce.
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