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Explain how a species can reproduce asexually How does this impact genetic variation?
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the cell goes through mitosis (interphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and it splits into two identical cells (during this process the DNA is duplicated). As a result of asexual reproduction, there is no variation in population.
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What does the offspring of a sexually reproducing organism receives?
One half of each parent's chromosomes, and genetic variation, as opposed to those that reproduce asexually - the cells just split, so each generation afterward is genetically identical to the parent.
Why is its advantageous for a redwood to reproduce sexually when it could reproduce asexually instead?
It increases the genetic diversity of the tree's offspring.
Which invertebrates asexually reproduce?
The small desert salamander reproduces asexually. It is an entire species of females. Each egg is an exact genetic copy of the mother salamander, which basically means that these small reptiles mastered the art of cloning. There are also bacteria, which all reproduce asexually. Some species of female sharks are reported to reproduce asexually too, however mammals have not mastered this skill yet. All known mammals are reported to reproduce sexually.
Do protozoa sexual or asexual?
Most protozoan species can reproduce both asexually and sexually!!!
Bacteria usually reproduce asexually However sometimes they do exchange genetic information during conjugation Which structure do they form during this process that is used to exchange genetic info?
Pilus Pilus, Plasmid
Why is it advantageous for redwood to reproduce sexually when it could reproduce asexually instead?
It increases the genetic diversity of the tree's offspring.
Why do plants use self-fertilization?
Self-fertilization is used by some plants because it guarantees there will be offspring. This is the same reason why some organisms asexually reproduce. It may not allow genetic variation but it guarantees that their genes will be passed on and that there will be offspring.
What does the offspring of a sexually reproducing organism receives?
One half of each parent's chromosomes, and genetic variation, as opposed to those that reproduce asexually - the cells just split, so each generation afterward is genetically identical to the parent.
Why is its advantageous for a redwood to reproduce sexually when it could reproduce asexually instead?
It increases the genetic diversity of the tree's offspring.
Which invertebrates asexually reproduce?
The small desert salamander reproduces asexually. It is an entire species of females. Each egg is an exact genetic copy of the mother salamander, which basically means that these small reptiles mastered the art of cloning. There are also bacteria, which all reproduce asexually. Some species of female sharks are reported to reproduce asexually too, however mammals have not mastered this skill yet. All known mammals are reported to reproduce sexually.
Do snails reproduce sexually or asexually?
Both, though mass asexual reproduction in snails is uncommon. Mainly because of the genetic disadvantages. An example of this is in the asexually reproduced offspring of the species Potamopyrgus antipodarum which have a higher rate of disorders and mutation. thus natural selection removes most of them.
Why do bacteria reproduce asexually rather than sexually?
Bacteria are organisms that reproduce asexually, and the benefits of this mode of reproduction include ability to reproduce without a mate partner, it is faster and results in many offspring, offspring are identical to the parent, and man others.
Do protozoa sexual or asexual?
Most protozoan species can reproduce both asexually and sexually!!!
How does mitosis limit genetic variation?
Mitosis is the part of the non sexual cells. These cells do not help reproduce anything with variation. When these cells replicate the replicate in the exact same way, remaining unchanged. this is the reason mitosis limits genetic variation.
What will happen if all organisms reproduce asexually?
Everyone will be exactly the same as their parent. Organisms that reproduce asexually, cells for example, create a genetic copy of themselves. Where as organisms that reproduce sexually, humans for example, get their genes from both parents and end up being a unique combination of their parents.
Does archaebacteria reproduce asexually?
YES! Archaea reproduce asexually by binary or multiple fission, fragmentation, or budding; meosis does not occur, so if a species of archaea exists in more than one form, these will all have the same genetic material.
What Is the benefit of gene swapping to the prokaryote population?
Since prokaryotes can only reproduce asexually gene swapping is a way for them to create genetic diveresity.
