Asexual reproduction is when an organism can make babies without needing another parent. It only involves one parent and the offspring is identical to the parent. There are three types of asexual reproduction - binary fission where a cell splits into two identical cells, budding where a small part of the parent grows into a new organism, and fragmentation where a part of the parent breaks off and grows into a new organism.
On the other hand, sexual reproduction is when two parents are needed to make babies. Each parent contributes half of their genetic material to create a unique offspring. This process usually involves the joining of two cells – one from each parent – called egg and sperm. Sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity and can result in offspring with different traits from their parents.
Three details on asexual reproduction:
1. It only involves one parent.
2. The offspring is identical to the parent.
3. It can occur through binary fission, budding, or fragmentation.
Three details on sexual reproduction:
1. It involves two parents.
2. Each parent contributes half of their genetic material.
3. It results in offspring with genetic variation and different traits from their parents.
Given what you know about asexual and sexual reproduction, in three to five sentences, describe the types of reproduction
Please add 3 details on asexual reproduction
Put 3 details on sexual reproduction.
Put in a 7th graders words.
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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 more narrow 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 they all are left with is seeds.
In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction.
Put in 7th graders words.
In one to two sentences, explain how genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save this species from extinction.
Put in 7th graders words.
Genetic variation from sexual reproduction can save the bird species from extinction because some individuals may have genes for bigger beak sizes, which would help them be better at cracking seeds. These individuals would be more likely to survive and reproduce, passing on their genes for bigger beaks to future generations, ensuring the species' survival.
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