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Match the term to the correct definition:(5 points)
Asexual Reproduction
Binary Fission
Fragmentation
Budding
Sexual Reproduction
Which statement correctly explains why offspring from asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent?(1 point)

They inherit DNA from two parents.

The environment determines their traits.

They receive all their DNA from one parent without mixing.

They mutate during reproduction.
Which condition can affect how quickly bacteria reproduce?(1 point)

Type of predator in the area

Weather in the region

Amount of oxygen, temperature, moisture, and light

Number of parents producing offspring
Asexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in a population.(1 point)

True

False
Sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic information from both parents.(1 point)

True

False
Explain the major differences between asexual and sexual reproduction. Your answer must include:

Number of parents involved

Type of genetic information passed down

Level of genetic variation

One example organism for each type

​(4 points)

Answer 1

Match the term to the correct definition:
- Asexual Reproduction — Reproduction involving one parent that produces offspring genetically identical to the parent (no fusion of gametes).
- Binary Fission — A single cell splits into two equal daughter cells; common method of reproduction in bacteria.
- Fragmentation — The body of the parent breaks into pieces, each piece can grow into a new organism (e.g., starfish, planaria).
- Budding — A new organism grows as an outgrowth (bud) from the parent and may detach (e.g., hydra, yeast).
- Sexual Reproduction — Reproduction involving two parents whose gametes fuse, producing genetically varied offspring.

Which statement correctly explains why offspring from asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent?
- They receive all their DNA from one parent without mixing.

Which condition can affect how quickly bacteria reproduce?
- Amount of oxygen, temperature, moisture, and light

Asexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in a population.
- False

Sexual reproduction results in offspring with genetic information from both parents.
- True

Explain the major differences between asexual and sexual reproduction:
- Number of parents involved: Asexual uses one parent; sexual uses two parents.
- Type of genetic information passed down: Asexual passes a copy of the single parent's DNA (no mixing); sexual passes combined genetic material from both parents (fusion of gametes).
- Level of genetic variation: Asexual produces genetically identical or very similar offspring (low variation); sexual produces genetically varied offspring (high variation).
- Example organism for each type: Asexual — bacteria (binary fission) or yeast/hydra (budding); Sexual — humans or flowering plants.