Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is sexual reproduction?
A
The fusion of male and female gametes
2
Q
How many chromasomes do gametes have?
A
23 which is half the genetic material
3
Q
What is asexual reproduction?
A
When only one parent is needed to reproduce and no gametes are used
4
Q
What are advantages of asexual reproduction?
A
The process is quick and only one parent is needed
5
Q
What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?
A
There is no variation so a disease could wipe out the population
Organisms have less chance of adapting to new conditions
6
Q
What are the advantages of sexual reproduction?
A
Lots of variations so population less likely to get wiped out by a single event
Allows for evolution to take place
7
Q
What are the disadvantages of sexual reproduction?
A
Takes more time and energy
