Biology - Key Ideas Flashcards
1
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Sexual reproduction
A
Sexual reproduction contains the joining (fusion) or male and female gametes. There is mixing of genetic information which leads to variety in the offspring. The formation of gametes involves meiosis.
2
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Male and female gametes in animals
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Sperm and egg cells
3
Q
Male and female gametes in flowering plants
A
Pollen and egg cells
4
Q
Asexual reproduction
A
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and no fusion of gametes. There is no mixing of genetic information. This leads to genetically identical offspring (clones).
5
Q
What type of reproduction only involves mitosis?
A
Asexual reproduction
