Reproduction Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is sexual reproduction
A
Where genetic information from 2 organisms, mother and father, are combined to produce offspring which are genetically different to either parent
2
Q
What do mothers and father produce
A
Gametes by meiosis
3
Q
How many chromosomes do gametes contain
A
23
4
Q
What happens during sexual reproduction
A
The egg and the sperm cell fuse together (fertilisation) to form a cell with 46 chromosomes
5
Q
How many parents does sexual reproduction need
A
2
6
Q
Why do offspring inherit features from both parents
A
It receives a mixture of chromosomes from its mum and dad
7
Q
How many parents are there is in asexual reproduction
A
1
8
Q
What is asexual reproduction
A
-whew the offspring are genetically identical to the parents
