AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Reproduction is the production of offspring. There are two main forms: sexual and asexual reproduction. In sexual reproduction, an organism combines the genetic information from each of its parents and is genetically unique. In asexual reproduction, one parent copies itself to form a genetically identical offspring.

Detailed explanation-2: -Growth and Development All living things increase in size and/or change over their lifespan. For example, a human grows from a baby into an adult and goes through developmental processes such as puberty. Organisms grow and develop following specific instructions coded for by their genes (DNA).

Detailed explanation-3: -All living things are capable of reproduction. Reproduction is the process by which living things give rise to offspring. Reproduction may be as simple as a single ce ll dividing into two cells. This is how bacteria reproduce.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reproduction is necessary for living things because it enables them to create offspring and continue their population. Through reproduction, they pass on their genetic information to the next generation. This ensures that their species continues to exist on Earth which is why the organism reproduces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Reproduction is the process by which living organisms produce more organisms of their kind to continue their species on earth.