Name an advantage and a disadvantage of asexual reproduction
Advantage
Disadvantage
Name an advantage and a disadvantage of sexual reproduction
Advantage
Disadvantage
What is DNA and why is it important to reproduction
What is a recessive trait?
Why is variation (differences) in individuals important to a specie’s survival?
Advantage of asexual reproduction: A single individual can reproduce without the need for a mate, allowing for rapid population growth in favorable conditions.
Disadvantage of asexual reproduction: Lack of genetic diversity can make a population more susceptible to disease or changing environmental conditions.
Advantage of sexual reproduction: Genetic recombination through the exchange of genetic material between two individuals leads to increased genetic diversity, which can enhance adaptability and resilience to changing environments.
Disadvantage of sexual reproduction: The need for a mate and the process of mating can be time-consuming and energy-intensive.
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. It is important to reproduction because it contains the genetic information that is inherited from parents and passed on to offspring.
A recessive trait is a genetic trait that is only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele. This means that the trait is masked or not expressed when an individual has one dominant allele. Recessive traits are typically inherited in a Mendelian fashion.
Variation in individuals is important to a species' survival because it allows for adaptation to changing environments. In a population with genetic variation, some individuals may possess traits that are advantageous in a changing environment, allowing them to survive and reproduce. This diversity increases the chances of at least some individuals surviving and passing on their genes, ensuring the long-term survival of the species.