Biology: Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction
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What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction?

  • It produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
  • It requires less energy than asexual reproduction.
  • It allows for genetic variation in the offspring. (correct)
  • It is a faster process than asexual reproduction.

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

  • It requires less energy than asexual reproduction.
  • It produces fewer offspring. (correct)
  • It produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
  • It is a faster process than asexual reproduction.

What is the process of producing gametes called?

  • Fertilization
  • Cleavage
  • Meiosis (correct)
  • Mitosis

What is the term for a cell that contains half the number of chromosomes as a normal body cell?

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What is the name of the male gamete in humans?

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What is the correct term for the fusion of a sperm and an egg cell?

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What is the correct order of stages in meiosis?

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What is the result of meiosis?

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What is the name of the process where pollen grains transfer to the stigma of a flower?

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What is the name of the process where a pollen tube grows toward the egg cell?

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What is the name of the process where the pollen tube penetrates the ovule?

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What is the function of the stigma in a flower?

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What is the function of the anther in a flower?

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Self-pollination occurs when pollen grains are transferred from:

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Which of the following is NOT a method of pollination?

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Which of the following correctly describes the components of a nucleotide?

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What nitrogenous base pairs with Guanine (G) in a DNA molecule?

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Which of the following is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA?

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What is the role of Messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?

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Which of the following is NOT a stage of mitosis?

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During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

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What is the main difference between cytokinesis in plant and animal cells?

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During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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What is the function of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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What is the name of the structure that holds sister chromatids together?

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How many daughter cells are produced after a single round of mitosis?

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What is the term used to describe any permanent change in the DNA sequence?

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Which scientist(s) is credited with discovering the double helix structure of DNA?

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What is the process called when the cytoplasm divides during cell division?

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Which of the following best describes the process of fertilization?

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What is the role of the ovule in the process of seed formation?

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What is the primary definition of heredity?

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Which of the following describes a trait?

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Which statement best explains the difference between nature and nurture?

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What is the primary process in asexual reproduction called?

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Which example best illustrates fragmentation as a method of asexual reproduction?

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What is one advantage of asexual reproduction?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of vegetative reproduction?

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Which type of organism commonly reproduces through budding?

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What are chromatids?

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Which statement best describes the structure of the centromere?

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What is a primary role of ribosomes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Why do muscle cells have more mitochondria than other cell types?

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Which of the following statements about eukaryotic cells is true?

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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What is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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What role do centrioles play in cell division?

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Why is the semi-permeability of the cell membrane important?

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Which structure helps in the mobility of cells through its hair-like projections?

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What is the primary role of the Golgi bodies in a cell?

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What do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

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Flashcards

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

Trait

A characteristic determined by genes, influencing physical or behavioral traits.

Gene

A segment of DNA on a chromosome responsible for inheriting traits.

Offspring

New organisms produced by one or more parents.

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Asexual Reproduction

The creation of new organisms from a single parent, producing genetically identical offspring.

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Binary Fission

A form of asexual reproduction where a single-celled organism duplicates its DNA and divides into two identical daughter cells.

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Budding

A form of asexual reproduction where a parent organism develops a bud, which can detach and become a new individual.

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Spore Formation

A type of asexual reproduction where a parent releases spores that can develop into new individuals without fertilization.

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What is sexual reproduction?

The reproduction of organisms by the union of male and female reproductive cells (gametes).

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What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

Offspring inherit genetic material from both parents, resulting in greater genetic diversity.

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What is meiosis?

The process of producing gametes.

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Describe the process of meiosis.

It involves two rounds of cell division, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.

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What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

Chromosomes condense, nuclear membrane disappears, centrioles move to opposite poles, homologous chromosomes pair up, and crossing over occurs.

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What happens during metaphase I of meiosis?

Homologous pairs of chromosomes line up at the center of the cell.

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What happens during anaphase I of meiosis?

Spindle fibers contract, pulling homologous chromosomes to opposite poles.

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What happens during telophase I and cytokinesis of meiosis?

Spindle fibers break down, nuclear membrane reforms (sometimes), and cytokinesis divides the cell into two.

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What happens in prophase II of meiosis?

Centrioles move to opposite poles, spindle fibers reattach, and chromosomes condense.

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What happens in metaphase II of meiosis?

Spindle fibers line up chromosomes at the center of the cell in a single file.

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What happens in anaphase II of meiosis?

Spindle fibers contract, pulling sister chromatids to opposite poles.

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What happens in telophase II and cytokinesis of meiosis?

Nuclear membrane reforms, spindle fibers disappear, chromosomes decondense, and cytokinesis divides the cell into two.

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What is a haploid cell?

A cell with half the number of chromosomes as a normal body cell.

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What is a diploid cell?

A cell with the full number of chromosomes, containing two sets of chromosomes.

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What is fertilization?

The fusion of male and female gametes to form a single cell (zygote).

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What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid - a molecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms.

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What is a nucleotide?

The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar (deoxyribose), a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine. They are the four different nitrogenous bases found in DNA.

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What does a DNA molecule look like?

The shape of a DNA molecule, resembling a twisted ladder. Two strands of nucleotides are linked together by hydrogen bonds.

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What makes up the sides and rungs of the DNA ladder?

Sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups form the backbone of the DNA ladder, while the nitrogenous bases form the rungs.

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How do sugars and phosphates bond in DNA?

Covalent bonds join the sugar and phosphate groups within each DNA strand.

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How do nitrogenous bases bond in DNA?

Hydrogen bonds connect the nitrogenous bases between the two DNA strands.

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How do nitrogenous bases pair up in DNA?

Adenine always pairs with Thymine, Guanine always pairs with Cytosine.

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What is DNA replication?

The process by which a cell creates an exact copy of its DNA. The double helix unwinds, and each strand acts as a template for the new strand.

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What is a gene?

A sequence of DNA that contains instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is a mutation?

Any permanent change in the DNA sequence. It can arise from errors during replication or from environmental factors.

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What is interphase?

The stage in the cell cycle where the cell grows, carries out its normal functions, and replicates its DNA.

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What is cytokinesis?

The process of dividing the cytoplasm of a cell after mitosis, resulting in two separate daughter cells.

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What is a cell?

The smallest unit of life that can perform all the functions necessary for life.

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What is cell theory?

A theory that states that all living things are made up of one or more cells, that cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all organisms, and that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

A cell that does not have a membrane-bound nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria and archaea.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

A cell that has a membrane-bound nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles, such as plants, animals, fungi, and protists.

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What is cytoplasm?

A jelly-like substance that fills the inside of a cell and contains all of the organelles.

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What is the nucleolus?

A small, dense region within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell where ribosomes are assembled.

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What is the nucleus?

A membrane-bound organelle in eukaryotic cells that contains the cell’s DNA.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

A network of interconnected membranes that is involved in protein synthesis, lipid synthesis, and detoxification.

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What is the Golgi apparatus?

A membrane-bound organelle that is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins and lipids before they are transported to other parts of the cell.

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What is a vesicle?

A small, membrane-bound sac that transports materials throughout the cell.

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What is a lysosome?

An organelle in eukaryotic cells that is responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.

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What is the chloroplast?

An organelle in plant cells that is responsible for carrying out photosynthesis.

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What is the mitochondria?

An organelle in eukaryotic cells that is responsible for generating energy for the cell.

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What are centrioles?

A structure in eukaryotic cells that is involved in cell division.

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What is the cytoskeleton?

A network of protein fibers that helps to maintain the shape of the cell, provides support, and helps the cell move.

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Study Notes

Asexual Reproduction

  • Definition: Formation of offspring without a mate. Identical offspring are produced.
  • Methods: Binary fission (mitosis), budding, spores, fragmentation, vegetative reproduction (propagation).
  • Examples: Bacteria, protists, ameobas (binary fission), hydra (budding), molds, ferns (spores), starfish, flatworms (fragmentation), plants like pothos, strawberries, spider plants, potatoes, tulips, and aspen trees (vegetative propagation).
  • Advantages: Large numbers of offspring, no energy needed for finding a mate, little/no parental care, only one organism needed.
  • Disadvantages: Offspring are clones (vulnerable to disease or mutation), extreme temperatures wipe out entire colonies, offspring compete for resources (food, space).

Sexual Reproduction

  • Definition: Reproduction via the union of male and female reproductive cells (gametes). Genetically varied offspring produced by two parents.
  • Advantages: Genetic variation allows more organisms to survive in changing environments.
  • Disadvantages: Takes more time and energy (finding a mate, fusion of gametes), exposure to conditions (disease, predators, harsh environment) when finding a mate, fewer offspring, offspring take longer to mature, parental care is often required.

Meiosis

  • Definition: Process of producing gametes (sex cells).
  • Purpose: Produces 4 haploid daughter cells, each genetically different.
  • Outcome: 4 haploid daughter cells – each with half the genetic material of the parent cell (n).
  • Haploid: Half the genetic material (n).
  • Diploid: Double the genetic material (2n).
  • Human Haploid number: 23
  • Human Diploid number: 46
  • Stages:
    • Prophase I: Chromosomes condense, nuclear membrane disappears, centrioles move, homologous chromosomes pair up and crossing over occurs, spindle fibers attach.
    • Metaphase I: Homologous pairs line up in the middle of the cell (a lines).
    • Anaphase I: Spindle fibres contract, bringing homologous chromosomes to opposite poles.
    • Telophase I (and cytokinesis): Spindle fibers break up, nuclear membrane may reform, cytokinesis creates 2 cells.
    • Prophase II: Centrioles move to opposite sides, spindle fibres reattach.
    • Metaphase II: Spindle fibres line up chromosomes in the middle of the cell in single file.
    • Anaphase II: Spindle fibers contract, moving sister chromatids to opposite poles.
    • Telophase II (and cytokinesis): Nuclear membrane reforms, spindle fibres disappear, chromosomes decondense, two cells split into 4 haploid cells.

Fertilization

  • Definition: Fusion of male and female gametes to form a single-celled zygote.
  • Human Process:
    • Sperm meets egg in fallopian tube.
    • Sperm head reacts with egg membrane, breaking it down.
    • Membranes fuse, sperm nucleus enters egg.
    • Egg membrane hardens, preventing additional sperm entry.
    • Egg and sperm nuclei combine, forming a diploid zygote.
  • Plant Process: via pollination, pollen grain reaches stigma of flower, pollen tube grows to ovule, nuclei fuse, fertilized ovule forms seed.

Heredity and Traits

  • Heredity: Biological transmission of traits from parents to offspring via genes.
  • Traits: Genetically determined characteristics (physical or behavioral).
  • Genes: Segments of DNA—basic units of heredity. They determine traits.
  • Offspring: New living things from one or more parents.
  • "Nature vs. Nurture": Nature refers to inherited genes; nurture refers to environmental influence. Both shape an individual.

Darwin's Finches and Evolution

  • Darwin's Theory: Variation (sometimes caused by mutations) in sexual reproduction creates favorable traits, leading to new species.
  • Finches: Darwin's finches displayed diverse beak shapes and sizes, adapting to different food sources across the Galapagos Islands; this demonstrates evolution by natural selection.

Gametes

  • Definition: Sex cells (e.g., sperm, ovum/egg, pollen) with half the chromosome number of a typical body cell.

DNA Structure and Replication

  • DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
  • Monomer: Nucleotide (sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base).
  • Bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
  • Structure: Double helix, twisted ladder.
    • Sides: Sugar + phosphate.
    • Rungs: Nitrogenous bases (A with T, C with G).
  • Bonding:
    • Sugar/phosphate: Covalent bonds.
    • Bases: Hydrogen bonds.
  • Replication: DNA unwinds before mitosis, is copied by enzymes to produce two identical strands matching the first.

RNA

  • Definition: Ribonucleic Acid, carries coding instructions from nucleus to cytoplasm to build proteins.
  • Types: mRNA (carries message from nucleus), rRNA (in ribosomes), tRNA (carries amino acids).
  • Differences from DNA: Single-stranded, ribose sugar, Uracil (U) instead of Thymine (T).

Genes & Mutations

  • Gene: Unit of DNA providing protein instructions.
  • Mutation: Permanent change in DNA sequence.
  • Causes: Errors during DNA replication, exposure to radiation, and other risks.

Cell Cycle

  • Stages: Interphase (cell growth, functions, DNA replication), Mitosis (nuclear division), Cytokinesis (cytoplasm division).
  • Mitosis: Process of cell division resulting in 2 identical diploid daughter cell.
  • Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm division (difference in plant & animal cells).
  • Chromatin: DNA strands organized around proteins.
  • Chromosomes: Condensed chromatin for cell division.
  • Chromatids: Single copy of the DNA on a chromosome.
  • Centromeres: Hold chromatids together at center.

Cell Theory

  • Concepts:
    • All living things are composed of cells.
    • Cells are the smallest unit of life.
    • All cells come from pre-existing cells.

Prokaryotic Cells

  • Definition: Simple cells without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.
  • Key Structures: Slime capsule, cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleoid, plasmid, ribosomes, pili, flagella.

Eukaryotic Cells

  • Definition: Complex cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
  • Key Structures: Variety of organelles with specific functions; includes mitochondria, rough ER, smooth ER, Golgi apparatus, vesicles, vacuoles, lysosomes, chloroplasts (plant cells only), centrioles (animal cells only), cytoskeleton.

Cell Function and Organelle Roles

  • Organelles Provide functions: Muscle cells need more mitochondria for energy production.
  • Flow of Photosynthesis products: Photosynthesis products (sugar) are transferred to mitochondria for energy.
  • Cell Membrane: Semi-permeable for selective material passage.
  • Plant Vacuoles: Often larger in plant cells, suited for storing water.
  • Nucleus: One nucleus per cell for single-set of DNA instructions, cellular control.

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Explore the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction in this quiz. Understand the definitions, methods, advantages, and disadvantages of each reproductive strategy, along with examples from various organisms. Test your knowledge on how these processes impact genetic variation and survival.

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