Sexual and asexual reproduction (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards

Male and female gametes combine to create offspring

Special reproductive cells (sperm/egg or pollen/egg)

Cell division that creates gametes in reproductive organs

Cell with two sets of chromosomes

Cell with one set of chromosomes

When a sperm cell and egg cell join together

Result of fertilisation; diploid with mixed genetic info

Reproduction with one parent only, no gamete fusion

Offspring genetically identical to the parent

Mitosis