B10 Reproduction

Question 1

define asexual reproduction

Answer 1

process resulting in the production of genetically identical offspring from one parent

Question 2

advantages of asexual reproduction of the species in the wild (4)

Answer 2

only one parent needed
fast
less energy needed
less time needed
rapid colonization

Question 3

disadvantages asexual reproduction of the species in the wild (4)

Answer 3

no genetic variation
overpopulation
less able to adapt to changes
competition due to overcrowding
the whole population can be affected from a disease

Question 4

example species that does asexual reproduction (4)

Answer 4

bacteria, fungi, plant, hydra

Question 5

define sexual reproduction

Answer 5

the process involving the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes to form a zygote and the production of offspring that are genetically different from each other

Question 6

nuclei of gametes are ……. while the nucleus of a zygote is ……

Answer 6

haploid (23) diploid (46)

Question 7

advantage of sexual reproduction to a species in the wild (2)

Answer 7

genetic variations
can adapt to changes

Question 8

sexual reproduction advantages in the wild (3)

Answer 8

genetic variation
can adapt to changes
only some individuals affected by the disease

Question 9

sexual reproduction disadvantages in the wild (2)

Answer 9

two parents needed
more energy needed
time consuming