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What are the two forms of reproduction mentioned in the text?
What are the two forms of reproduction mentioned in the text?
asexual and sexual
Explain asexual reproduction and provide an example mentioned in the text.
Explain asexual reproduction and provide an example mentioned in the text.
Asexual reproduction is when an organism can reproduce without the involvement of another organism. An example mentioned in the text is the cloning of an organism.
What is the two-fold cost of sexual reproduction mentioned in the text?
What is the two-fold cost of sexual reproduction mentioned in the text?
The two-fold cost of sexual reproduction is that only 50% of organisms reproduce and organisms only pass on 50% of their genes.
What are the specialized reproductive cells required for sexual reproduction?
What are the specialized reproductive cells required for sexual reproduction?
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Why is the evolution of sexual reproduction considered a major puzzle for biologists?
Why is the evolution of sexual reproduction considered a major puzzle for biologists?
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