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What is the defining characteristic of sexual reproduction?
What is the defining characteristic of sexual reproduction?
- Combining gametes to produce a zygote (correct)
- Developing into an organism with a single set of chromosomes
- Producing haploid reproductive cells
- Incorporating new genetic information
In which type of organisms is sexual reproduction most common?
In which type of organisms is sexual reproduction most common?
- Prokaryotes
- Unicellular eukaryotes
- Multicellular eukaryotes (correct)
- Plants
What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?
What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?
- Combining to form a zygote (correct)
- Developing into an organism with two sets of chromosomes
- Incorporating new genetic information
- Producing haploid reproductive cells
Which organisms do not undergo sexual reproduction?
Which organisms do not undergo sexual reproduction?
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What is the chromosome composition of an organism resulting from sexual reproduction?
What is the chromosome composition of an organism resulting from sexual reproduction?
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What is the defining characteristic of asexual reproduction?
What is the defining characteristic of asexual reproduction?
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Which type of reproduction results in genetically and physically similar offspring to the parent?
Which type of reproduction results in genetically and physically similar offspring to the parent?
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What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
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Which organisms primarily reproduce asexually?
Which organisms primarily reproduce asexually?
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What is the role of lateral gene transfer in asexual reproduction?
What is the role of lateral gene transfer in asexual reproduction?
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