Monday 20 March 2017

Mary - Reproduction

  1. What is reproduction? Reproduction is a process in which organisms produce their offspring.
  2. What is Sexual & Asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction is when only one organism(parent) or part is required and new organism is produced like unicellular organisms.
Sexual reproduction is when two organisms(male+female) takes part and new organisms are formed like in all multi cellular organisms.
  1. 3. Give examples of asexual reproduction in plants & animals. Some examples of an asexual reproduction in plants & animals include, Vegetative Propagation, Starfish, the Spider Plant
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  1. Give examples of sexual reproduction in plants & animals. Some examples of an sexual reproduction in plants & animals include, most animals like Humans, Monkeys and Giraffes.Image result for examples of sexual reproduction.
  2. What are advantages & disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Better chance of survival will be at hand(more species).
But then again, It makes species prone to extinction, because of parasites and predators.
Just a little time and resources are used.
There might be problems with crowding.
It is a much more simpler procedure.
Lack of genetic Diversity.


  1. What are advantages & disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

Advantages:
Disadvantages:
It removes bad genes from the population.
It requires two parents.
It promotes survival.
It takes time and energy.
More unique individuals added to the population.
There is only a limited amount of offspring.

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