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What is a key characteristic of asexual reproduction?

  • Requires two parents
  • Involves sexual organs
  • Produces genetically diverse offspring
  • Offspring are clones of the parent (correct)

    • Which of the following organisms typically reproduces asexually?

  • Fish
  • Dogs
  • Birds
  • Bacteria (correct)

    • What process is primarily used in asexual reproduction for unicellular organisms?

  • Cross-pollination
  • Fertilization
  • Meiosis
  • Mitosis (correct)

    • Which of the following describes budding?

    <p>A new individual develops from a small outgrowth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical outcome of spore reproduction?

    <p>Dependent on external environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the offspring produced by asexual reproduction?

    <p>They share 100% of their DNA with the parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does regeneration refer to in asexual reproduction?

    <p>The regrowth of a lost body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fragmentation in asexual reproduction?

    <p>A means whereby a single parent breaks into parts that regenerate into whole new individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vegetative propagation?

    <p>A type of asexual reproduction that uses specialized structures from the parent plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about mitosis in asexual reproduction is true?

    <p>Mitosis results in an exact copy of the parent cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms is known for reproducing asexually?

    <p>Euglena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

    <p>It passes down the same DNA, leading to no genetic variation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

    <p>It involves the exchange of genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might asexual reproduction be advantageous in certain environments?

    <p>It leads to faster reproduction without the need for a mate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods is commonly used in horticulture for plant reproduction?

    <p>Vegetative propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure in the carpel contains the female germ cell?

    <p>Ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stigma in a flower's reproductive system?

    <p>To capture and hold pollen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of meiosis I during sexual reproduction?

    <p>Two non-identical haploid daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the alignment of homologous chromosomes at the equatorial plate?

    <p>Metaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Requires more cellular energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during Anaphase I of meiosis?

    <p>Homologous chromosomes are pulled towards opposite poles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?

    <p>Anaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms reproduces sexually?

    <p>Sunflower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during internal fertilization?

    <p>Sperm fertilizes the egg inside the female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

    <p>It reduces the chromosome number by half.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does sexual reproduction offer to the offspring?

    <p>Variation due to genetic mixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the outcome of cytokinesis II in meiosis?

    <p>Four non-identical haploid daughter cells produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a method of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Budding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for sexual reproduction that is also a disadvantage?

    <p>Finding a mate can be challenging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reproductive organs can be found in flowers?

    <p>Both male and female organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is an example of an organism that reproduces internally?

    <p>Mammal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with organisms in the Animal Kingdom that reproduce sexually?

    <p>Less energy expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Asexual Reproduction

    • Requires only one parent
    • Offspring are genetically identical to the parent (clones)
    • Common in unicellular organisms
    • Methods include:
      • Binary fission (bacteria, protists)
      • Budding (hydra)
      • Regeneration (starfish, newts)
      • Fragmentation (worms)
      • Spore formation (fungi, algae)
      • Plant cuttings/vegetative propagation (plants)

    Asexual Reproduction: Mitosis

    • Process of cell division in animal cells
    • Results in two identical daughter cells, each with a complete set of chromosomes.
    • Essential for growth and repair in multicellular organisms
    • Body cells (somatic cells) divide through mitosis

    Asexual Reproduction: Examples

    • Hydra
    • Sea Star
    • Strawberry
    • Archaebacteria
    • Eubacteria
    • Euglena
    • Paramecium
    • Yeast

    Asexual Reproduction: Advantages

    • Produces many offspring quickly
    • Requires less energy than sexual reproduction
    • No need to find a mate.
    • Efficient in stable environments

    Asexual Reproduction: Disadvantages

    • Little to no genetic variation
    • Less adaptable to changing environments
    • Offspring may inherit genetic diseases from the parent.

    Sexual Reproduction

    • Involves two parents
    • Offspring have a combination of genetic material from both parents.
    • More genetic variation amongst the offspring
    • Methods include:
      • Internal fertilization (mammals, birds)
      • External fertilization (fish, amphibians)
      • Plants (flowering plants, pollen and spores)

    Sexual Reproduction: Advantages

    • Genetic variation increases adaptability in changing environments
    • Organisms are better protected due to genetic variation
    • More resistant to diseases.

    Sexual Reproduction: Disadvantages

    • Requires two organisms (parents)
    • Takes more time than asexual reproduction
    • Requires more energy than asexual reproduction

    Sexual Reproduction: Examples

    • Animals (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, crustaceans)
    • Plants (flowering plants)

    Flower Structure

    • Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants
    • Stamens and carpels are the reproductive parts of the flower
    • Stamens contain anther and filament
    • Carpels contain stigma, style and ovary
    • Some flowers contain both male and female reproductive organs (bisexual)
    • Some flowers contain only male or female reproductive organs (unisexual).

    Pollination

    • Transfer of pollen from the anther (male part) to the stigma (female part) of a flower
    • This is essential for fertilization
    • Can be self-pollination (same flower) or cross-pollination (different flowers)

    Fertilization

    • Fusion of male gametes (sperm) with female gametes (egg)
    • Takes place inside the ovule (inside the ovary)
    • Results in a zygote (fertilized egg)
    • Zygote develops into an embryo, which eventually forms a new plant

    Seed Formation

    • After fertilization, the ovule develops into a seed
    • The ovary develops into a fruit
    • The seed contains the embryo (future plant) and stored food.

    Seed Germination

    • Process where a seed develops into a seedling
    • Occurs under specific environmental conditions (moisture, temperature)
    • Embryo grows into a seedling, forming roots and shoots

    Meiosis

    • Cell division process that reduces the chromosome number by half
    • Results in four haploid gamete cells

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