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Do sexual and asexual reproduction compare?
Asexual: the offspring has a single parent.Sexual: the offspring has two parents (combining some chromosomes from each parent). In asexual reproduction, as long as there are no mutations, the offspring are identical to the parents; in sexual reproduction, they are not.
How does DNA in offspring produced by asexual reproduction compare to DNA in offspring produced by sexual reproduction?
If an offspring was produced through asexual reproduction, its genes will be exactly like its parent. This is more or less a clone of the parent. An example of this is a bacterium. If an offspring is produced through sexual reproduction, it will contain genes from both parents. (such as humans)
How do the offspring of sexual reproduction compare to the parent?
The offspring has half of each of their parents' gene
How do offspring in sexual reproduction compare to the parent?
Offspring in sexual reproduction inherit genetic material from both parents, leading to genetic variation and unique combinations of traits. This diversity helps offspring adapt to changing environments and potentially evolve advantageous characteristics compared to their parents.
How offspring of sexual reproduction compare genetically to each other?
Offspring of sexual reproduction have unique combinations of genetic material due to the random assortment of genes during gamete formation and the fusion of gametes during fertilization. This results in offspring that are genetically similar to their parents, but not identical to either one or to their siblings.
How do offspring of sexual reproduction compare genetically to each other?
Offspring from sexual reproduction are genetically unique due to genetic recombination from the mixing of genetic material from two parents. This results in offspring who vary in their genetic makeup, which can lead to differences in physical traits and characteristics among siblings.
How do asexual and sexual reproduction compare and contrast in terms of their mechanisms and outcomes?
Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring with a unique combination of genetic material from each parent. Asexual reproduction is faster and more efficient, while sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity and adaptation to changing environments.
A conclusion about a compare and contrast about asexual and sexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction uses only 1 parent and is usually only done by bacteria. Also the offspring is an exact copy of the parent. Then sexual reproduction requires 2 parents and the offspring is a mix of the 2 parents' genes.
How do asexual and sexual reproduction compare and contrast in terms of genetic diversity and the involvement of gametes?
Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This results in low genetic diversity. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg), leading to genetic variation in the offspring. This results in higher genetic diversity compared to asexual reproduction.
Describe either parthenogenesis or cloning and compare the genomes of the offspring with those of the parents?
A.) Parthenogenesis is an asexual form of asexual reproduction found in females where growth and development of embryos or seeds occurs without fertilization by a male. The genome will be the same as the parent because the egg is not fertilized so it has all the same chromosomes as the parent.
How does asexual reproduction compare with sexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction only involves mitosis, or binary fission. This leads to clones with identical genotypes. This also results in low genetic variation within a species. Sexual reproduction uses meiosis, indeed, sexual reproduction is the only function of meiosis. In meiosis, the first step causing variation is called Crossing-Over, where portions of the paternal chromosomes and maternal chromosomes physically change places. Next, the cell divides, each daughter cell taking half the chromosomes. These haploid cells now have half the normal chromosome number (23 for humans), but the chromosomes are still in the commonly seen cross shape with two sister chromatids. These now divide again, the chromosome number is still 23, but they are now in their single-strip form. The result is four daughter cells with half the chromosomes of the original cell, and lots of variation. Add to this the randomness if which human mates with which, and which sperm combines with which egg, and one can see how we've been able to keep up, evolutionarily, with bacteria.
How does the chromosome content of a parent cell compare with that of a gamete?
A parent cell is diploid, meaning it has two sets of chromosomes. In contrast, a gamete is haploid, containing only one set of chromosomes. This difference in chromosome content is important for maintaining the correct number of chromosomes in the offspring when the gametes combine during fertilization.
