AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which describes one of the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction?
A
sexually reproducing organisms require one parent and asexually requires two parents
B
sexually reproducing organisms require two parents and asexually requires one parent
C
sexually reproducing organisms can reproduce quickly while asexually takes longer
D
asexually reproducing organisms use more energy and sexually uses less energy
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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Asexual reproduction of plants includes where the involvement of male and female parts will not take place. On the other hand, in sexual reproduction, the male and female parts of the plant share their gametes by pollination, which results in the formation of a zygote.

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