Sexual & Asexual

Question 1

What is the main advantage to sexual reproduction?

Answer 1

The main advantage of sexual reproduction is the genetic diversity that it creates, allowing for better survival of offspring (adaptations).

Question 2

List the three different types of asexual reproduction.

Answer 2

• fragmentation
• budding
• fission

Question 3

Give 3 advantages of asexual reproduction.

Answer 3

• Quicker
• Less energy expenditure
• more reliable

Question 4

What are some disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

Answer 4

• slow
• large energy expenditure
• STDs
• Competition/suitable partner/defence of partner

Question 5

What are the two main disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Answer 5

• no/little genetic variation

- susceptible to disease (may affect entire population)

Question 6

Give two reasons that organisms reproduce.

Answer 6

1. The renewal of the species.

2. The enhancement of the species.