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sexual reproduction involves 1) mixing of 2 genomes 2) recombination of homologous chromosomes. Both lead to genetic variation (polymorphism) and polymorphism means that if environmental conditions change, the organism has a higher chance that it possess genes which will let it survive.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoRandom fertilization of gametes, random assortment, and crossing over are all ways to increase genetic diversity by sexual reproduction. This way, it is more likely for favorable traits to be selected (evolution).
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∙ 14y agoEach sex cell has a different diverse nature of its own and it effects evolution by that every new cell takes the adaptations from the mother and father cell and then adapts its own when it grows up to be a child. During process mutation can occur.
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∙ 10y agoSexual reproduction mixes genes, which produces larger variety. It speeds up adaptation, which makes the chances of survival of a population larger.
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∙ 13y agoit makes our lives go on and all life in general (besides organsisms that use asexual reproduction)
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∙ 13y agoSexual Reproduction leads to 'variations' because it involves different gametes from two different individuals. Variations in a longer sense leads to 'Evolution'...
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∙ 12y agoWe all evolve over time & time req'd based on rate of reproduction.
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Why is sexual reproduction more advantageous than cloning?
Sexual reproduction causes the child to be somewhat different from the parents, which might be advantageous in terms of adapting to the environment. A clone will be a precise copy of the parent, which is bad news if the environment is changing.
Are you asexual?
In terms of reproduction, humans were created to reproduce sexually and are not asexual in that sense of the word. In the context of humans in terms of a sexual orientation, asexuality refers to not having sexual and/or romantic attractions to anyone or anything. It really depends on the context. Asexual can mean different things depending on the situation you're using it on.
Why are flowers and seeds so important in terms of evolution?
They were only "important" in the sense that they were key developments in what led to things as they are now. Otherwise, they are no more or less important than any other adaptation.
Microevolution can be described as?
Described by the definition for evolution. Evolution is the change in allele frequency over time in a population of organisms. Many biologists, myself included, do not like the terms micro and macro evolution. The prefered terms many of us use are; evolution ( instead of microevolution ) speciation ( instead of macroevolution )
What is the functon of the sperm cell?
The sperm cell has the function of merging with an ovum in order to produce a zygote, which will then develop into an embryo. In less technical terms, a sperm cell carries the male half of the heredity of any organism that engages in sexual reproduction.
What terms are associated with asexual reproduction rather than sexual reproduction?
Budding and Fission are terms associated with asexual reproduction.
How is asexual reproduction different from sexual reproduction in terms of parents offsprings?
Asexual parents are of both the same gender, while sexual parents are a combination of both male and female
What is variation in evolution?
A variation of a gene is called and allele. Different alleles are caused by mutations.
Why is sexual reproduction more advantageous than cloning?
Sexual reproduction causes the child to be somewhat different from the parents, which might be advantageous in terms of adapting to the environment. A clone will be a precise copy of the parent, which is bad news if the environment is changing.
What is the process whereby an organism produces more of its own kind is called?
This process is called reproduction. In many organisms, it may be of asexual type which leads to produce more of its own kind. The sexual reproduction prevalent in higher forms leads to 50 % individuals of its own kind genetically and 50 % having new genetic configuration. The sexual reproduction by having genetic variations promotes evolution.
How the seaweeds differ from the other living things?
Seaweeds refers to large marine forms of algae, they differ in other living things in terms of reproduction, at first they multiply simply by asexual reproduction then undergoes at large of sexual reproduction.
How can asexual reproduction be an advantage for species over sexual reproduction?
For creatures whose primary reproductive strategy is to produce a huge numbers of copies, such as bacteria, sexual reproduction isn't as viable. The main advantage would be speed in which new individuals are generated perhaps, whereas a huge disadvantage is that the genepool of species is kept relatively poor in terms of variablilty.
Are you asexual?
In terms of reproduction, humans were created to reproduce sexually and are not asexual in that sense of the word. In the context of humans in terms of a sexual orientation, asexuality refers to not having sexual and/or romantic attractions to anyone or anything. It really depends on the context. Asexual can mean different things depending on the situation you're using it on.
What does a genetic cross enable you to determine?
Any offspring resulting from the mating of two distinctly homozyous individualsIn biological terms genetic cross refers to the offspring of sexual reproduction.
Why are flowers and seeds so important in terms of evolution?
They were only "important" in the sense that they were key developments in what led to things as they are now. Otherwise, they are no more or less important than any other adaptation.
Which terms describes when individuals leave more offspring than other individuals?
Differential reproduction
What does 'toss the salad' mean in sexual terms?
Masturbation
