Sexual vs asexual reproduction (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is an advantage of asexual reproduction for colonizing new areas?
What is an advantage of asexual reproduction for colonizing new areas?
Offspring produced quickly
How many parents are needed for asexual reproduction?
How many parents are needed for asexual reproduction?
One parent
Which organism reproduces quickly in summer when food is plentiful?
Which organism reproduces quickly in summer when food is plentiful?
Aphids
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction regarding offspring genetics?
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction regarding offspring genetics?
Offspring genetically identical
Why are all banana plants likely affected by Black Sigatoka disease?
Why are all banana plants likely affected by Black Sigatoka disease?
They are not resistant
What does sexual reproduction lead to in offspring?
What does sexual reproduction lead to in offspring?
Genetic mixing & diversity
How does sexual reproduction help with disease inheritance?
How does sexual reproduction help with disease inheritance?
Prevents direct inheritance
What can genetic variation from sexual reproduction lead to?
What can genetic variation from sexual reproduction lead to?
Natural selection & evolution
What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction regarding energy?
What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction regarding energy?
Energy needed to attract mates
How many offspring do sexually reproducing organisms produce compared to asexual?
How many offspring do sexually reproducing organisms produce compared to asexual?
Fewer offspring
What do male bowerbirds do to attract females?
What do male bowerbirds do to attract females?
Build structures & dance
How far may male polar bears walk to find a mate?
How far may male polar bears walk to find a mate?
Up to 100 miles