Asexual And Sexual Reproduction Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is meant by asexual reproduction?
A
the type of reproduction in which a single parent organism produces offspring without the involvement of gametes or fertilization.
2
Q
What is meant by sexual reproduction?
A
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes (sex cells)
3
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
occurs without oxygen and releases less energy but more quickly than aerobic respiration.
4
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What is aerobic respiration?
A
the release of a relatively large amount of energy in cells by the breakdown of food substances in the presence of oxygen
