sexual and asexual reproduction
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What does sexual reproduction involve?
Fertilisation and the fusion of 2 gametes which leads to increases variation in the offspring
Why is variation essential?
So a species can survive environmental changes
What is offspring?
Clones of the parent
How many parents does asexual reproduction involve ?
1 parent
Does asexual reproduction involve fertilisation?
NO
Are sex cells involved in asexual reproduction?
NO
Give 1 advantage of asexual reproduction
It is quick
Give one disadvantage of asexual reproduction
There is no variation
How may parents are involved in sexual reproduction?
2
Is there variation in sexual reproduction?
Yes
Are sex cells involved in sexual reproduction?
Yes
Give one advantage of sexual reproduction
There is variation
Give one disadvantage of sexual reproduction
It is time consuming
Why is variation important?
It increases the chance of survival for some members of a population
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