Types of Asexual Reproduction
Which type of asexual reproduction occurs when a parent organism separates into different fragments and each part develops into a new organism.
Fragmentation
When cell division creates a new cell, what is this type of cell called?
Daughter Cell
What is the name for the first stage of Meiosis, where the # of chromosomes per cell is reduced by half?
Reduction Stage
What is the name for a sperm or egg cell?
Gamete
True or False: The ovaries funnel all nutrients to produce 1 healthy egg during meiosis.
True (this gives the egg the best chance for survival and reproductive success)
Which type of asexual reproduction occurs when the offspring develops as an outgrowth on the parent organism?
Budding
Meiosis or Mitosis: Daughter cells are genetically unique
Meiosis
What is the name for the second stage of Meiosis, where the chromosomes divide into 2 pieces before separating?
Division Stage
What are the names for cells that have half the number of chromosomes of a normal body cell?
Haploid Cells (normal cells are diploid)
True or False: Gametes have the haploid number of chromosomes
True (They each contain half the normal number so that when a sperm and egg come together, there is the full diploid set)
Binary fission
Meiosis or Mitosis: 1 cell divides twice, resulting in 4 daughter cells
Meiosis
How many times does Meiosis go through the process of PMAT?
Twice
What do we call our normal body cells that are not gametes?
Somatic Cells
True or False: Asexual reproduction results in genetically unique offspring
False (all offspring are clones of their single parent)
Which type of asexual reproduction creates single-celled reproductive units that are spread when they are released into the air?
Sporulation
Meiosis or Mitosis: Daughter cells have the diploid (2n) number of chromosomes
Mitosis
In prophase 1, what is the name of the process that is responsible for all gametes having genetic diversity?
Crossing over (sometimes called recombination)
What do you call chromosomes that are similar in size, makeup, and have the coding for the same traits.
Homologous Pairs
True or False: A species made up entirely of genetically identical "clones" are less vulnerable to virus' and diseases.
False (They are more vulnerable because they will all react the same way)
What is it called when you trim a section/runner off of a plant and it regrows into a new plant in water/soil?
Vegetative Propagation
Meiosis or Mitosis: All asexual forms of reproduction are slightly varied versions of ______________.
Mitosis
How could you tell the difference between Anaphase 1 and Anaphase 2 in Meiosis?
In Anaphase 1, homologous pairs are separating (chromosomes don't get split into 2 pieces)
In Anaphase 2, chromosomes get split into 2 sister chromatids and separate.
What is the name for the first cell of new life created when a sperm fertilizes an egg?
Zygote
True or False: Asexual reproduction is more common among basic forms of life
True (More complex forms of life generally reproduce sexually)