asexual and sexual reproduction Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
Q

how many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

A

23

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2
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gametes are cells where chromosomes aren’t ______?

A

gametes are cells where chromosomes aren’t paired

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3
Q

what are gametes made from?

A

meiosis

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4
Q

gametes are not genetically ______?

A

gametes are not genetically identical

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5
Q

in humans, sexual reproduction happens between sperm and egg cells, how is this different for flowering plants?

A

sexual reproduction in flowering plants happens with pollen and egg cells

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6
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what causes genetic variation in the offspring?

A

mixing of genetic information

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7
Q

sexual reproduction involves ____ of male and female gametes?

A

sexual reproduction involves fusion of male and female gametes

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8
Q

how many parents are there in asexual reproduction?

A

1

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9
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in asexual reproduction the offspring are genetically identical to the parent, what can they be called?

A

a clone

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10
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what process occurs during asexual reproduction?

A

mitosis

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