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What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?
What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?
- It requires the formation and fusion of gametes
- It does not involve the fusion of gametes (correct)
- It always results in offspring with a different number of chromosomes than the parent
- It leads to genetic recombination in meiosis
Which organisms primarily reproduce asexually?
Which organisms primarily reproduce asexually?
- Eukaryotic organisms
- Vertebrates
- Archaea and bacteria (correct)
- Plants, animals, and fungi
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
- Transformation
- Parthenogenesis (correct)
- Conjugation
- Transduction
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
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What is a key feature of the offspring in asexual reproduction?
What is a key feature of the offspring in asexual reproduction?
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Asexual Reproduction
- A characteristic of asexual reproduction is that it involves the production of offspring that are genetically identical to the parent organism.
Organisms that Reproduce Asexually
- Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, primarily reproduce asexually.
Asexual Reproduction in Vertebrates
- The most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates is parthenogenesis, which occurs in some species of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
Prokaryotic Reproduction
- Prokaryotes reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission, where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
Offspring in Asexual Reproduction
- A key feature of the offspring in asexual reproduction is that they are genetically identical to the parent organism, lacking genetic variation.
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