B1.6.2 Types of Reproduction

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  • Created on: 29-04-14 19:48
What is a clone?
In asexual reproduction there is no joining of gametes and only one parent. There is no genetic variety in the offspring.
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Why does asexual reproduction result in offspring that are identical to their parents?
The genetically identical offspring of asexual reproduction are known as clones.
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How does sexual reproduction produce variety?
In sexual reproduction male and female gametes join. The mixture of genetic information from two parents leads to genetic variety in offspring.
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What is asexual reproduction?
Reproduction that involves only one individual with no fusing of gametes to produce the offspring. The offspring are identical to the parent.
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What is sexual reproduction?
Reproduction which involves the joining (fusion) of male and female gametes producing genetic variety in the offspring.
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Why is variety important?
This is important to survival.
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Why does asexual reproduction result in offspring that are identical to their parents?

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The genetically identical offspring of asexual reproduction are known as clones.

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How does sexual reproduction produce variety?

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