1.1 - Asexual Reproduction
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What is asexual reproduction?
💡 Hint: Think about how many parents are involved.
Name one method of asexual reproduction.
💡 Hint: Which method involves a single-cell organism dividing?
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Which of the following is a method of asexual reproduction?
💡 Hint: Think about processes that don’t involve two parents.
True or False: Asexual reproduction results in genetically diverse offspring.
💡 Hint: Consider if the offspring are similar or different from the parent.
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Analyze a scenario where a bacterium reproduces via binary fission in an environment that suddenly becomes hostile. What are the implications of this type of reproduction?
💡 Hint: Think about the risks involved with having no genetic diversity.
Propose a method for a plant to benefit from vegetative propagation in a rapidly changing environment. What challenges could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between quick reproduction and adaptability.
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