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What is a key characteristic of sexual reproduction?
What is a key characteristic of sexual reproduction?
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent
- Only one parent is required
- Gametes from two parents combine to form a zygote (correct)
- It allows rapid population growth
Which of the following is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?
- Binary fission
- Pollination (correct)
- Budding
- Fragmentation
What is the main advantage of genetic variation in sexual reproduction?
What is the main advantage of genetic variation in sexual reproduction?
- It allows organisms to reproduce more quickly
- It increases the chance of survival in changing environments (correct)
- It ensures offspring are identical to the parents
- It reduces the energy required for reproduction
Which of the following organisms commonly undergoes asexual reproduction through binary fission?
Which of the following organisms commonly undergoes asexual reproduction through binary fission?
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Which reproductive method involves an embryo developing from an unfertilized egg?
Which reproductive method involves an embryo developing from an unfertilized egg?
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What is a major disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
What is a major disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
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Which of the following is an advantage of internal fertilization in animals?
Which of the following is an advantage of internal fertilization in animals?
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In fungi, which method allows wide distribution of offspring in the environment?
In fungi, which method allows wide distribution of offspring in the environment?
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Which reproductive strategy allows rapid population growth in a new environment?
Which reproductive strategy allows rapid population growth in a new environment?
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What is the primary function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
What is the primary function of the acrosome in a sperm cell?
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