Many fungi, algae and some plants reproduce asexually by producing a reproductive cell. Which process describes this type of asexual reproduction?(1 point)
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creating spores
creating spores
agamogenesis
agamogenesis
fragmentation
fragmentation
binary fission
creating spores
Which process would lead to offspring with the exact same genetic information as the parent? (1 point)
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A bacterium splitting in two.
A bacterium splitting in two.
A bird laying an egg.
A bird laying an egg.
A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
A plant growing from a seed.
A bacterium splitting in two.
Some flatworms reproduce through fragmentation. What is a disadvantage of this method? (1 point)
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It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
The process that describes asexual reproduction in fungi, algae, and some plants by producing a reproductive cell is creating spores.
The correct answer is "creating spores." This type of asexual reproduction involves the production of specialized cells called spores, which are capable of developing into new individuals without the need for fertilization.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options by understanding their definitions:
- Agamogenesis refers to the production of offspring without the involvement of gametes (reproductive cells), but it doesn't specifically describe the production of spores.
- Fragmentation involves the breaking of a parent organism into multiple pieces, with each fragment growing into a new individual. It does not directly involve the creation of reproductive cells like spores.
- Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction seen in single-celled organisms, where the parent organism divides into two equal parts, each becoming a new individual. It does not involve the creation of spores either.
By understanding the definitions and characteristics of each process, you can determine that "creating spores" is the correct answer for this type of asexual reproduction.