Asexual Reproduction Strategies Quick Check
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Question
In which form of reproduction will pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent? (1 point)
Responses
budding
budding
vegetative reproduction
vegetative reproduction
fragmentation
fragmentation
binary fission
binary fission
Many fungi, algae and some plants reproduce asexually by producing a reproductive cell. Which process describes this type of asexual reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
fragmentation
fragmentation
creating spores
creating spores
agamogenesis
agamogenesis
binary fission
creating spores
Which process would lead to offspring with the exact same genetic information as the parent? (1 point)
Responses
A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
A tree growing from the stump of another tree.
A bacterium splitting in two.
A bacterium splitting in two.
A plant growing from a seed.
A plant growing from a seed.
A bird laying an egg.
A bird laying an egg.
A bacterium splitting in two.
Some flatworms reproduce through fragmentation. What is a disadvantage of this method? (1 point)
Responses
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 does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than 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.
To find the answer to this question, we need to understand the different forms of asexual reproduction and then determine which one involves the development of identical copies of the parent.
1. Budding: This form of asexual reproduction occurs when a new organism grows out of the body of the parent. The newly formed organism is genetically identical to the parent.
2. Vegetative reproduction: This form of reproduction involves the growth of new plants from vegetative parts like stems, leaves, or roots. The new plants produced through vegetative reproduction are genetically identical to the parent plant.
3. Fragmentation: This form of reproduction occurs when a parent organism breaks into multiple fragments, and each fragment develops into a new organism that is genetically identical to the parent.
4. Binary fission: Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction that is commonly observed in single-celled organisms. In binary fission, the parent cell divides into two equal-sized daughter cells, each containing a copy of the parent's genetic material.
To answer the question, we can see that all of the given options (budding, vegetative reproduction, fragmentation, and binary fission) can involve the development of identical copies of the parent. However, in the case of binary fission, the term is specifically used for single-celled organisms like bacteria, while the other options can apply to various organisms.
Therefore, the correct answer is: budding, vegetative reproduction, fragmentation.