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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction leads to greater genetic diversity within a population.
Sexual reproduction leads to greater genetic diversity within a population.
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What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction in terms of disease susceptibility?
What is the main disadvantage of asexual reproduction in terms of disease susceptibility?
All offspring are genetically identical to the parent, so a disease that affects one individual could wipe out the entire population.
The process of producing gametes is called ______.
The process of producing gametes is called ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following accurately describes Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
Which of the following accurately describes Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
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Explain how Darwin's Finches provide evidence for evolution by natural selection.
Explain how Darwin's Finches provide evidence for evolution by natural selection.
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The male gamete in plants is called an ovum.
The male gamete in plants is called an ovum.
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What is the primary characteristic of asexual reproduction?
What is the primary characteristic of asexual reproduction?
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Heredity is the process by which traits are passed from offspring to parents.
Heredity is the process by which traits are passed from offspring to parents.
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What is a gene?
What is a gene?
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The reproductive cells in sexual reproduction are called __________.
The reproductive cells in sexual reproduction are called __________.
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Match the type of asexual reproduction with its description:
Match the type of asexual reproduction with its description:
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Which of the following is NOT an example of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT an example of asexual reproduction?
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In species that reproduce sexually, offspring are always genetically identical to their parents.
In species that reproduce sexually, offspring are always genetically identical to their parents.
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Define traits.
Define traits.
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What occurs during Prophase I of meiosis?
What occurs during Prophase I of meiosis?
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Meiosis results in two identical diploid cells.
Meiosis results in two identical diploid cells.
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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
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In humans, fertilization occurs in the ______.
In humans, fertilization occurs in the ______.
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Match the stages of meiosis with their key events:
Match the stages of meiosis with their key events:
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What is a major difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is a major difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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In meiosis, a single round of PMAT results in four cells.
In meiosis, a single round of PMAT results in four cells.
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What happens to the egg's membrane after fertilization?
What happens to the egg's membrane after fertilization?
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One advantage of asexual reproduction is:
One advantage of asexual reproduction is:
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The process of producing gametes is called mitosis.
The process of producing gametes is called mitosis.
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What are the two main types of reproduction?
What are the two main types of reproduction?
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Darwin's Finches provide evidence for the theory of evolution by ______.
Darwin's Finches provide evidence for the theory of evolution by ______.
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Which of the following structures is NOT directly involved in the process of pollination?
Which of the following structures is NOT directly involved in the process of pollination?
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Self-pollination occurs when pollen from one plant fertilizes the stigma of a different plant of the same species.
Self-pollination occurs when pollen from one plant fertilizes the stigma of a different plant of the same species.
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What is the name of the structure that connects the stigma to the ovary in a flower?
What is the name of the structure that connects the stigma to the ovary in a flower?
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The fusion of the nuclei from the pollen grain and the ovule during fertilization is called ______.
The fusion of the nuclei from the pollen grain and the ovule during fertilization is called ______.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
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What is the basic unit of heredity that determines traits?
What is the basic unit of heredity that determines traits?
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Asexual reproduction leads to genetically varied offspring.
Asexual reproduction leads to genetically varied offspring.
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Define 'offspring'.
Define 'offspring'.
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The process in which male and female reproductive cells unite is called __________.
The process in which male and female reproductive cells unite is called __________.
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Match the type of asexual reproduction with its example:
Match the type of asexual reproduction with its example:
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Which of the following accurately describes a trait?
Which of the following accurately describes a trait?
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Nature refers to the world around us affecting our development.
Nature refers to the world around us affecting our development.
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What is the main method of reproduction in organisms that reproduce asexually through fragmentation?
What is the main method of reproduction in organisms that reproduce asexually through fragmentation?
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What happens during Prophase I of meiosis?
What happens during Prophase I of meiosis?
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After fertilization, the zygote is ______.
After fertilization, the zygote is ______.
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Which stage of meiosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?
Which stage of meiosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?
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The chromosomal arrangement during Metaphase II consists of homologous pairs lining up.
The chromosomal arrangement during Metaphase II consists of homologous pairs lining up.
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Explain the process of fertilization in humans.
Explain the process of fertilization in humans.
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Study Notes
Asexual Reproduction
- Heredity is the passing of traits through genes from parents to offspring.
- Traits are genetically determined characteristics (physical or behavioral).
- Genes are segments of DNA—basic units of heredity.
- Offspring are new living things from parents (often called children).
- Nature refers to genes inherited from parents.
- Nurture refers to the world's impact on a person as they grow.
- Asexual reproduction creates identical offspring without a mate.
Types of Asexual Reproduction
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Binary Fission (Mitosis):
- Cell replicates DNA.
- Cytoplasm elongates, then divides.
- Two daughter cells form.
- Examples include bacteria, protists, and amoebas.
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Budding:
- Parent produces a smaller version of itself.
- Bud either detaches or stays attached forming a colony.
- Examples include hydra and yeast.
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Spores:
- One organism produces many spores (seed-like).
- Spores are produced by one parent.
- Examples include fungi, molds, and ferns.
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Fragmentation:
- Part or piece of an organism breaks off and develops into a new organism.
- Examples include starfish, flatworms (like planaria), and some plants.
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Vegetative Reproduction (Propagation):
- Plant reproduction that does not involve seeds.
- Methods include fragmentation, runners, grafting, tubers, and suckers.
- Examples include strawberries, spider plants, potatoes, tulips/daffodils, aspen trees, and some other plants.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction
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Advantages:
- Large numbers of offspring.
- Little or no parental care needed.
- Only one organism is needed.
- No need to find a mate.
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Disadvantages:
- Offspring are clones (susceptible to diseases or harmful mutations or environmental factors).
- Extreme temperatures (or other environmental factors).
- Offspring compete for resources (food and space).
Sexual Reproduction
- Sexual reproduction involves the union of male and female reproductive cells (gametes).
- Creates genetically varied offspring.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction
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Advantages:
- Genetic variation (organisms are better able to survive in changing environments).
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Disadvantages:
- More time consuming (finding a mate or forming gametes).
- Greater exposure to negative conditions if finding a mate is challenging.
- Fewer offspring.
- More time may be needed to raise offspring.
Darwin's Finches
- Finches on different Galapagos Islands have evolved different beak shapes and sizes.
- Beaks suit the type of food available on that island.
- Provides evidence for evolution by natural selection.
Gametes
- Gametes are sex cells.
- They contain half the number of chromosomes (haploid).
- Examples include sperm and egg cells (animals) and pollen and egg cells (plants).
Meiosis
- The process of creating gametes (sex cells).
- In animals, it produces four genetically different, haploid (n) daughter cells.
- In plants, it produces spores (sex cells).
- In humans, the haploid number is 23 while the diploid number is 46.
- Meiosis has two phases, meiosis I and meiosis II, with a total of 8 stages.
Stages of Meiosis
- Prophase I: Chromosomes condense; nuclear membrane disappears; homologous chromosomes pair up and crossing over occurs.
- Metaphase I: Spindle fibers attach to chromosomes; homologous pairs line up in the middle of the cell.
- Anaphase I: Spindle fibers contract bringing homologous chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
- Telophase I and Cytokinesis: Spindle fibers break up; nuclear membrane may reform; two cells are formed; reduction division, cells are now haploid.
- Prophase II: Centrioles move to opposite sides; spindle fibers reattach.
- Metaphase II: Spindle fibers line up chromosomes in the middle of the cell (in single file).
- Anaphase II: Spindle fibers contract bringing sister chromatids to opposite poles of the cell
- Telophase II and Cytokinesis: Spindle fibers break up; nuclear membrane reforms; four cells are formed (a combination of 8 stages); haploid cells.
Fertilization
- Male and female gametes combine; nuclei fuse, forming one cell (zygote).
- Zygote is diploid (2n).
Plant Pollination
- Self-pollination: Pollen from the same plant lands on the stigma.
- Cross-pollination: Pollen from a different plant of the same kind lands on the stigma.
- Methods of pollination include wind, water, insects, and animals.
Plant Seed Formation
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Pollination: Pollen must transfer to the stigma.
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Germination: Pollen tube grows towards the egg cell.
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Penetration: Pollen tube reaches the ovule.
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Fertilization: Nuclei of the pollen grain and the ovule fuse.
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Seed formation: The fertilized ovule develops into a seed.
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Fertilization in humans involves sperm meeting the egg in the fallopian tubes, the sperm breaking down the egg's membrane, their membranes fusing to allow sperm's nucleus to enter, the egg's membrane hardens to prevent further sperm entry, and the nuclei combining which creates a diploid zygote.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of asexual reproduction, including heredity and the types of asexual reproduction methods: binary fission, budding, and spores. Test your understanding of how organisms reproduce without a mate and the role of genes in offspring characteristics.
