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What process describes the division of prokaryotes like E.coli?
What process describes the division of prokaryotes like E.coli?
What is the outcome of fragmentation in organisms?
What is the outcome of fragmentation in organisms?
What term describes having two different versions of the same gene?
What term describes having two different versions of the same gene?
Which of the following processes involves producing new individuals directly from the parent organism?
Which of the following processes involves producing new individuals directly from the parent organism?
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What does a Punnett square primarily illustrate?
What does a Punnett square primarily illustrate?
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What feature of sexual reproduction distinguishes it from asexual reproduction?
What feature of sexual reproduction distinguishes it from asexual reproduction?
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Which term represents an organism's reproductive cells?
Which term represents an organism's reproductive cells?
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Which statement about recessive traits is true?
Which statement about recessive traits is true?
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What is the main characteristic of asexual reproduction regarding genetic similarity?
What is the main characteristic of asexual reproduction regarding genetic similarity?
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Which of the following organisms reproduces asexually by budding?
Which of the following organisms reproduces asexually by budding?
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What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
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Which process involves an organism breaking off a part to create a new individual?
Which process involves an organism breaking off a part to create a new individual?
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Which statement is true about binary fission?
Which statement is true about binary fission?
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What is vegetative propagation in plants?
What is vegetative propagation in plants?
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Which organism is known to reproduce asexually by binary fission?
Which organism is known to reproduce asexually by binary fission?
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Budding in asexual reproduction is characterized by what?
Budding in asexual reproduction is characterized by what?
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What defines sexual reproduction?
What defines sexual reproduction?
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What does it mean for sperm and egg cells to be haploid?
What does it mean for sperm and egg cells to be haploid?
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What is the main difference between internal and external fertilization?
What is the main difference between internal and external fertilization?
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How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation?
How does sexual reproduction contribute to genetic variation?
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What percentage of DNA does an offspring inherit from each parent during sexual reproduction?
What percentage of DNA does an offspring inherit from each parent during sexual reproduction?
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What is a potential disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
What is a potential disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
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How does maintaining high genetic diversity help a species?
How does maintaining high genetic diversity help a species?
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In which type of organisms is asexual reproduction more common?
In which type of organisms is asexual reproduction more common?
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Study Notes
Asexual Reproduction
- Requires a single parent.
- No fertilization or gamete formation.
- Rapid process.
- Offspring are genetically identical clones.
Types of Asexual Reproduction
- Binary Fission: Prokaryotes divide, DNA replicates, cell elongates, DNA moves to opposite poles before division. Example: E. coli.
- Budding: Increased cell division at one site, grows and breaks off to become a new individual. Examples: hydra, yeast.
- Fragmentation: Part of a mature organism breaks off and develops into a new organism. Examples: fungi, sea sponges, starfish.
- Vegetative Propagation: Plants produce new individuals directly from the parent organism. Examples: runners in strawberries, plantlets in spider plants.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction
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Advantages:
- Relatively quick process
- Offspring inherit beneficial traits
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Disadvantages:
- Limited ability to adapt to changes in the environment
- Offspring inherit unfavorable traits
Sexual Reproduction
- Involves two parents.
- Requires fertilization of gametes (sperm and egg).
- More complex organisms use this method.
Gametes (Sex Cells)
- Contain DNA in the form of chromosomes.
- Sperm and egg cells are haploid (half the chromosomes of a body cell).
Fertilization
- Internal Fertilization: Syngamy (union of male and female gamete) occurs inside the female's body.
- External Fertilization: Syngamy occurs outside the female's body, typically in water.
Zygote Development
- The fertilized egg (zygote) undergoes mitosis, increasing the number of cells.
- The zygote receives 50% of its DNA from the mother and 50% from the father.
Genetic variation in Sexual Reproduction
- Mixing of maternal and paternal alleles during fertilization.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction
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Advantages:
- Genetic variation, allowing adaptation to environmental changes.
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Disadvantages:
- Requires energy for mating and raising offspring.
Comparing Plant and Animal Reproduction
- Both plants and animals can reproduce asexually or sexually.
- Asexual reproduction is more common in plants than in animals.
Sex-Linked Genes
- Located on sex chromosomes.
- Can manifest differently in male and female offspring.
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Explore the fundamentals of asexual reproduction, including its various types such as binary fission, budding, and fragmentation. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this rapid reproduction process which relies on a single parent organism. This quiz is perfect for students studying biology.
