Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is a gene pool?
What is a gene pool?
Complete collection of alleles in a pop.
Why do populations with larger gene pools show greater resilience?
Why do populations with larger gene pools show greater resilience?
More likely to have alleles for new threats
What percentage of cheetah cubs survive to adulthood due to low genetic diversity?
What percentage of cheetah cubs survive to adulthood due to low genetic diversity?
Around 5%
What percentage of eukaryotic organisms use sexual reproduction?
What percentage of eukaryotic organisms use sexual reproduction?
Approximately 99%
What is oviparity?
What is oviparity?
Eggs released externally, develop w/ yolk
What attracts biotic pollinators to flowers?
What attracts biotic pollinators to flowers?
Bright colors, scents, and nectar
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction?
Binary fission
In what percentage of vertebrate species does parthenogenesis occur?
In what percentage of vertebrate species does parthenogenesis occur?
Less than 0.1%
What is a key advantage of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction?
What is a key advantage of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction?
Asexual populations grow faster
What is the main trade-off between sexual and asexual reproduction?
What is the main trade-off between sexual and asexual reproduction?
Genetic diversity vs efficiency