Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to identify whether the phrase describes asexual or sexual reproduction.asexual reproductionX sexual reproductionfour daughter cellsasexual reproductionsexual reproductiontwo daughter cellsasexual reproductionsexual reproductionmeiosisasexual reproductionsexual reproductionmitosisasexual reproductionsexual reproductiongenetic variationasexual reproductionsexual reproductionidentical DNAasexual reproductionsexual reproductionfertilization

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asexual reproduction; X sexual reproduction

Question 2

Which statements could be categorized in the "Asexual" section of the Venn diagram? Check all that apply.

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mitosis; diploid cells; identical DNA

Question 3

Which statements could be categorized in the overlapping section of the Venn diagram? Check all that apply.

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occurs in eukaryotes; is a form of reproduction

Question 4

Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis. Be sure to include at least two similarities and three differences.

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Mitosis results in cells that are identical to the parent, whereas in meiosis, the daughter cells are gametes with half the genetic material as the parent. In meiosis, cells undergo two rounds of division. In mitosis, they go through one. Mitosis is the driving mechanism in asexual reproduction, whereas, meiosis produces gametes for sexual reproduction.

Question 5

Complete the T-chart by categorizing each statement as an advantage or disadvantage of sexual reproduction.Not all mutations are passed on. X advantagedisadvantageIt is time and energy consuming. advantagedisadvantageThe reproduction process is slow. advantagedisadvantageIt provides genetic variation. advantagedisadvantage

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X advantage

Question 6

Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction. Be sure to include at least two similarities and three differences.

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Prokaryotes and eukaryotes vs. only eukaryotes Mitosis and binary fission vs. meiosis Both forms of reproduction Two vs. four cells produced Diploid vs. haploid cells produced Advantages or disadvantages of each

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