Given what you know about asexual and sexual reproduction, in three sentences, describe both types of reproduction:
Please describe at least 3 features of asexual reproduction
Please describe at least 3 features of sexual reproduction
(4 points)
Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that only involves one parent organism, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. It doesn't involve the fusion of gametes or the exchange of genetic material, which leads to very limited genetic diversity. Some common methods of asexual reproduction include binary fission, budding, and fragmentation.
Sexual reproduction, on the other hand, involves two parent organisms and the fusion of their gametes (sperm and egg) to create offspring. This results in genetic diversity as the offspring inherit a combination of genetic material from both parents. Sexual reproduction also involves the process of meiosis, which helps in shuffling and recombining genetic variations. It can occur in both plants and animals and is often associated with complex reproductive behaviors.
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Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces genetically identical offspring, limited genetic diversity, and does not involve the fusion of gametes. Sexual reproduction involves two parents, creates offspring with genetic diversity, and requires the fusion of gametes through processes like meiosis.
A species of bird has slight variations in its beak size and shape. Some individuals with bigger beaks are better at cracking seeds. Some individuals with narrower beaks are better at hunting for bugs. An invasive species is introduced that hunts all of the bug population, wiping out that food source for the birds, so all they are left with is seeds.
In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction.
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