Biology Chapter on Asexual Reproduction
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Which process describes the way prokaryotes divide?

  • Fragmentation
  • Vegetative propagation
  • Binary fission (correct)
  • Budding
  • A homozygous individual has two different versions of the same gene.

    False

    What is the term for the joining of an egg and a sperm?

    fertilization

    _________ is when plants produce new individuals directly from the parent organism.

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

    Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Offspring are genetically identical to the parent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asexual reproduction can occur through the process of binary fission in prokaryotes.

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

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Dominant = Prevailing over all others Recessive = Masked by dominant traits Embryo = Unborn baby until eight weeks Gamete = Reproductive cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name two organisms that reproduce asexually by budding.

    <p>Hydra and yeast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regeneration refers to the creation of new organisms from separate parts of a mature organism.

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

    What type of genetic expression is shown by heterozygous individuals?

    <p>having two different versions of the same gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In vegetative propagation, new individuals are produced directly from the __________ organism.

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

    Match the asexual reproduction method to its example:

    <p>Binary fission = E. coli Budding = Yeast Fragmentation = Star fish Vegetative propagation = Strawberry plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Offspring receive bad traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sea stars reproduce asexually by fission.

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

    What process involves a part of a mature organism breaking off and developing into a new organism?

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

    What is a key advantage of sexual reproduction?

    <p>Genetic variation and adaptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both sperm and egg cells contain the same number of chromosomes as body cells.

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

    Define internal fertilization.

    <p>The process where syngamy occurs inside the female body after insemination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sexual reproduction, offspring inherit ___ of their DNA from each parent.

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

    Match the reproductive processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Asexual reproduction = Typically involves one parent Sexual reproduction = Involves two parents and genetic mixing Internal fertilization = Syngamy occurs inside the body External fertilization = Syngamy occurs in the external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms primarily reproduce asexually?

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

    Energy is not a concern in sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction.

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

    What is the primary role of gametes in reproduction?

    <p>To combine genetic information from two parents to form a new organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Asexual Reproduction Requirements

    • Asexual reproduction involves only one parent
    • There is no fertilization or gamete formation
    • The process is quick
    • Offspring are genetically identical to the parent

    Types of Asexual Reproduction

    • Binary Fission: DNA replicates, cell elongates, DNA moves to opposite poles, cell divides (e.g., E.coli)
    • Budding: Cell division occurs at one site, a new individual grows and breaks off (e.g., Hydra, yeast)
    • Fragmentation: Part of a mature organism breaks off and develops into a new organism (e.g., fungi, sea sponges, starfish)
    • Vegetative propagation: Plants produce new individuals directly from the parent (e.g., runners in strawberry plants, plantlets in spider plants)

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

    • Advantages:
      • Quick reproduction
      • Offspring inherit beneficial traits
    • Disadvantages:
      • Limited adaptability to environmental changes
      • Offspring inherit harmful traits

    Sexual Reproduction Requirements

    • Involves two parents
    • More complex organisms (e.g., humans, animals)

    Sex Cells (Gametes)

    • Sperm and egg cells are haploid (half the number of chromosomes as a body cell)

    Fertilization

    • Internal fertilization: Syngamy (union of male and female gametes) occurs inside the female body
    • External fertilization: Syngamy occurs outside the female body, typically in water

    Zygote Development

    • After fertilization, a zygote forms and undergoes mitosis, increasing the number of cells

    Genetic Inheritance

    • Offspring inherit 50% of their nuclear DNA from the mother and 50% from the father

    Genetic Variation in Sexual Reproduction

    • The mixing of alleles from both parents during fertilization results in genetic diversity

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction

    • Advantages:
      • Genetic variation and increased adaptability
    • Disadvantages:
      • Requires energy for mating, gestation, and offspring care

    Comparing Plant and Animal Reproduction

    • While both plants and animals can reproduce asexually or sexually, asexual reproduction is more common in plants

    Sex-Linked Genes

    • Characteristics influenced by genes carried on sex chromosomes (e.g., X and Y chromosomes)
    • Manifest differently in female and male offspring due to the difference in their sex chromosomes

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