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Fill in the first blank only:
DNA transfer through sexual reproduction requiring ______ and asexual reproduction requiring ______ equip organisms in different ways for survival.
meiosis
How does figure 5 show asexual reproduction?
How many parents are needed in asexual reproduction?
1
In rabbits, black fur (B) is dominant over white fur (b). Is it possible for two black rabbits to have a white offspring? Explain.
Yes, if both parents are heterozygous they could both pass on a recessive allele, making the offspring show the recessive trait - white fur.
Fill in the second blank only:
DNA transfer through sexual reproduction requiring ______ and asexual reproduction requiring ______ equip organisms in different ways for survival.
mitosis
What is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
One parent can quickly produce many identical offspring.
how many parents are needed in sexual reproduction?
2
If you cross two heterozygous black rabbits, what is the probability the offspring will be black?
75% or 3/4
How do the offspring in each photo differ from their parents?
Fur color is different, the offspring are smaller, etc.
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
How does the offspring of asexual reproduction's DNA compare to the parent?
it's the same
If you cross two heterozygous black rabbits, what is the probability the offspring will be white?
25% or 1/4
Why do the parents and the offspring look different?
Because the offspring have a combination of physical characteristics from two parents.
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
The offspring have the same DNA as the parent and may not survive changes in the environment.
How does the offspring of sexual reproduction's DNA compare to the parents?
it's different.
Which word correctly completes each statement?
( sexual / asexual ) reproduction involves the joining of sperm and egg
sexual