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The reason that bacteria have been able to survive so long is that the asexual reproduction that they use allows for very little mutation, so as long as the environment stays the same, the bacteria will thrive. When mutation, or evolution does occur, because of the asexual reproduction the mutations are much more extreme and fast (because there is no recombination fo the DNA as in sexual reproduction). So the species will be able to survive in the new environment, thus the bacteria are able to survive.
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How many does it reproduce?
Generally, an organism reproduces to produce offspring that can inherit its traits and continue its lineage. The number of offspring produced can vary significantly between different species and reproductive strategies. Some organisms produce many offspring with low chances of survival, while others produce fewer offspring with higher chances of survival.
What does fertile offspring mean?
Fertile offspring are offspring of parents which can continue to reproduce (for example Humans). However you can also get infertile offspring which cannot reproduce (an example of this is a mule, but it is not always the case.
What is a viable embryo?
A viable embryo is an embryo that has the potential to develop into a healthy offspring under normal conditions. This typically means it has successfully reached a developmental stage where it can be transferred or implanted into a uterus to continue its growth into a fetus.
When a cell reproduces by mitosis and cytoplasmic division does its life end?
No, a cell's life does not necessarily end when it reproduces by mitosis and cytoplasmic division. Mitosis is a process by which a cell replicates its DNA and divides into two identical daughter cells. The original cell may continue to function and carry out its normal activities as part of a larger organism.
How many times can a single bacteria reproduce in a single human life-time?
What do you mean by single? A bacteria reproduces by binary fission creating two identical offspring with a very low mutation rate. Is the left organism the original or the right? Bacteria have progeny and the amount of progeny is due to the availability of nutrients in the environment. One bacteria could give rise to many progeny that continue to give rise to other progeny. However, it has not been studied how many progeny a single bacteria could give rise to. Are they immortal? Do they die after 100 generations? Yeast replicate by budding and after every offspring a scar is left over. Once the yeast is covered in scars, it will die and not replicate. Bacteria are different and replicate, as mentioned before, by binary fission. To test this hypothesis is to follow one strand of DNA until the bacteria containing it dies. That stand is from the original organism and is technically the "god father" of all the progeny. This experiment seems practical, but has not been done.
How many does it reproduce?
Generally, an organism reproduces to produce offspring that can inherit its traits and continue its lineage. The number of offspring produced can vary significantly between different species and reproductive strategies. Some organisms produce many offspring with low chances of survival, while others produce fewer offspring with higher chances of survival.
What does fertile offspring mean?
Fertile offspring are offspring of parents which can continue to reproduce (for example Humans). However you can also get infertile offspring which cannot reproduce (an example of this is a mule, but it is not always the case.
What is a viable embryo?
A viable embryo is an embryo that has the potential to develop into a healthy offspring under normal conditions. This typically means it has successfully reached a developmental stage where it can be transferred or implanted into a uterus to continue its growth into a fetus.
Why can large animals survive with less offspring?
Probably because they are large and tough.Larger animals tend to be higher up in the food chain and are less likely to be eaten when born. A mouse needs to have dozens of offspring a year to insure that one of then will get to continue the species. A human or and elephant need only have a few offspring in a lifetime to continue the species.
Why do animals of the same species continue to live from generation to another?
having offspring. i.e reproduction.
What conditions enable glycolysis to continue during fermentation?
Fermentation enables glycolysis to continue as long as the glucose supply lasts. Glycolysis enables the fermentation to continues under an anaerobic conditions.
When a cell reproduces by mitosis and cytoplasmic division does its life end?
No, a cell's life does not necessarily end when it reproduces by mitosis and cytoplasmic division. Mitosis is a process by which a cell replicates its DNA and divides into two identical daughter cells. The original cell may continue to function and carry out its normal activities as part of a larger organism.
Fermentation enables glycolysis to continue under what conditions?
Fermentation enables glycolysis to continue in the absence of oxygen, allowing for the regeneration of NAD+ to sustain ATP production. This process is particularly important in anaerobic conditions where aerobic respiration is not possible.
How do changes at the DNA and gene level change populations to eventually form new species?
I think you're talking about genetic mutation... If the trait is dominant then it will be spread to its offspring and if it doesn't hinder the offspring's survival then the trait will continue to be passed on to new generations.
A sporangium fungus reproduces by?
In most fungi the zygotes is the only cell in the entire lifecycle that is diploid. The next stage is the vision of this zygote, by way of meiosis, is the formation of spores. The spores form a mycelium and can continue to grow this way asexually or the mycelium can form gametes. These gametes begin the zygote process again. See link below for notes:
How many times can a single bacteria reproduce in a single human life-time?
What do you mean by single? A bacteria reproduces by binary fission creating two identical offspring with a very low mutation rate. Is the left organism the original or the right? Bacteria have progeny and the amount of progeny is due to the availability of nutrients in the environment. One bacteria could give rise to many progeny that continue to give rise to other progeny. However, it has not been studied how many progeny a single bacteria could give rise to. Are they immortal? Do they die after 100 generations? Yeast replicate by budding and after every offspring a scar is left over. Once the yeast is covered in scars, it will die and not replicate. Bacteria are different and replicate, as mentioned before, by binary fission. To test this hypothesis is to follow one strand of DNA until the bacteria containing it dies. That stand is from the original organism and is technically the "god father" of all the progeny. This experiment seems practical, but has not been done.
Charlottes web Why did charlotte did a egg sac?
Charlotte laid eggs and made an egg sac to ensure that her legacy and friendship with Wilbur would continue after she died. The egg sac contained her offspring, which would eventually hatch and continue the cycle of life on the farm.
