Reproduction: Asexual vs. Sexual

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What is the two-fold cost of sexual reproduction?

It requires the sexual interaction of two specialized reproductive cells
Only 50% of organisms reproduce and organisms only pass on 50% of their genes (correct)
Offspring organisms have genetic characteristics derived from those of the two parental organisms
The cloning of an organism is a form of sexual reproduction

What is a form of asexual reproduction?

Passing on 100% of genes to offspring
Sexual interaction of two specialized reproductive cells
The cloning of an organism (correct)
Creation of genetically dissimilar copies of organisms

What are gametes in sexual reproduction?

Cloned organisms
Offspring organisms with genetic characteristics from both parents
Specialized reproductive cells containing half the number of chromosomes (correct)
Genetically dissimilar copies of organisms

What is the major puzzle for biologists regarding sexual reproduction?

<p>The evolution of sexual reproduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

<p>Asexual reproduction does not involve genetic material from another organism, while sexual reproduction does. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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