reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
what is sexual reproduction?
how much does each gamete contain?
A
-The joining of male and female gametes eg sperm and egg cells
-In sexual reproduction mixing of genetic information which leads to variety in the offspring.Formation of gametes involves meiosis
-Each gamete contains 23 chromosomes (half the number of a normal cell)
2
Q
what is asexual reproduction?
A
-Only involves one parent and no fusion of gametes,no mixing of genetic information.This leads to genetically identical clones.Only mitosis involved
