AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Describe the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
A
Sexual reproduction requires one parent, but asexual requires two.
B
Sexual reproduction produces identical offspring, but asexual produces offspring that are a combination of both parents.
C
Sexual reproduction requires two parents, but asexual requires one
D
Sexual reproduction is faster than asexual reproduction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Asexual reproduction generates offspring that are genetically identical to a single parent. In sexual reproduction, two parents contribute genetic information to produce unique offspring. Sexual and asexual reproduction have advantages and disadvantages-which is why some organisms do both!

Detailed explanation-2: -Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring that are genetically unique.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes whereas asexual reproduction does not require male and female individuals and no fusion of gametes takes place.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual reproduction requires only one parent. There are many types of asexual reproduction.

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