Asexual Reproduction Notes Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is asexual reproduction
A
offspring come from 1 organism.
2
Q
Asexual reproduction advantages
A
Less resources
Fast
Rapid population growth
3
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Disadvantages of asexual reproduction
A
Lack of gene diversity
4
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What is binary fission
A
Parent cell splits to 2 equal daughter cells. Most common form
Ex. Single celled organisms
5
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What is spore formation
A
Organism makes single celled spores. No fertilization
Ex. Fungi, plants
6
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What is budding
A
New organism forms from outgrowth or bud in parent
Ex. Fungi, plants, jellyfish
7
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Fragmentation
A
Parent organism breaks into fragments.
Ex. Worm
8
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Vegative reproduction
A
New individual grow from special plant parts
Ex. Plants
9
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What is parthenogenesis
A
Development of embryo from unfertilized egg
Ex. Insect, reptiles
