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Asexual Reproduction in Biology

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What is the primary characteristic of asexual reproduction?

The need for a second parent

The production of individuals without gametes (correct)

The production of gametes (eggs or sperm)

The requirement of a changing environment

In which group of organisms is asexual reproduction absent?

Bacteria

Unicellular eukaryotes

Vertebrates (correct)

Fungi

What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?

The need for a mate

Dispersal of offspring to new environments

Increased variation in offspring

All the good characteristics of the parent are passed on (correct)

What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

Little variation created, making adaptation to change unlikely Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of asexual reproduction in plants?

A small piece of stem planted in the soil growing into a new plant Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of asexually reproducing plants storing large amounts of food?

They are more likely to survive in a favourable environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when an organism divides into two or more equal parts?

Fission Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method of asexual reproduction in invertebrates?

Budding Signup and view all the answers

In which type of organisms is binary fission commonly found?

Bacteria, algae, and protozoa Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the process of budding?

The nucleus divides mitotically Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nucleus of a bacterium before it divides?

It is replicated Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of budding in yeast cells?

The formation of a bud that is continuous with the parent cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of fragmentation in organisms such as Spirogyra?

Many filaments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms undergoes budding?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms can reproduce through fission?

Both unicellular and multicellular organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of each fragment in fragmentation?

A complete individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of fragmentation in invertebrates?

The regeneration of missing parts Signup and view all the answers