Question

A Paramecium mitosis and a sea urchin life cycle are compared side by side.
The Paramecium uses
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reproduction. The sea urchin uses
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reproduction.

Answer 1

The Paramecium uses **asexual** reproduction, specifically binary fission, where it divides into two genetically identical daughter cells. The sea urchin uses **sexual** reproduction, where it produces gametes (sperm and eggs) that typically undergo external fertilization.