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What is genetic continuity is maintained through asexual reproduction?
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Offspring are genetically identical to their parents.
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Do asexual reproduction occurs only in microorganisms?
No. Many plants and animals do reproduce by asexual means. But there is no exchange of genetic material in this type of reproduction.
Which statement best describes this pattern of reproduction?
All genetic material comes from one parent
What type of reproduction results in offspring that are usually genetically identical to previous and explain why?
Genetically identical offspring are produced by asexual reproduction, also known as cloning. In asexual reproduction, the parent organism simply replicates its own genetics. This is in contrast to sexual reproduction in which two parent organisms combine their genetics.
What are some advantages of asexual and sexual reproduction?
Requires much less time and effort, as you need not find a mate. Can reproduce many quickly. But they will all be the same, so beware of genetic defects!
Is both of sexual and asexual have genetic variations?
Yes, there will always be mutations.However, with sexual reproduction, there is a tendency for greater genetic variations.
Does asexual reproduction limits the spread of detrimental characteristics through a species and allows for genetic continuity?
yes
Asexual reproduction limits diversity?
asexual reproduction has a way of mutating bad genes. even beneficial mutations will become extinct if trapped along with genes that reduce the fitness of the population.
What is a purpose of asexual reproduction?
To maintain the genetic stability
What are the genetic variations with asexual reproduction?
sex is always the answer.
What is the source of genetic variation in asexual reproduction?
Mutation.
The creation of offspring carrying genetic information from just a single parent is called?
Asexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction increases genetic variation-the raw material on which natural selection operates?
Asexual reproduction decreases genetic variation which is the raw material on which natural selection operates. This is because asexual reproduction produces identical offspring to the parent.
Which produces genetic variation asexual or sexual reproduction?
both
Do asexual reproduction occurs only in microorganisms?
No. Many plants and animals do reproduce by asexual means. But there is no exchange of genetic material in this type of reproduction.
Sexual reproduction contributes to genetic diversity in offspring more than asexual reproduction?
true
Which breeding system reduces genetic variation in a population?
Asexual reproduction.
What kind of reproduction leads to large populations lacking genetic diversity and consisting of genetically identical organisms?
Asexual reproduction because in asexual reproduction, the offspring is genetically identical to the parent. One of the advantages of asexual reproduction is large population because in asexual reproduction, only one parent is involved. The types of organisms that have asexual reproduction are: Algae, yeasts, and protozoans.
