DNA
What is the shape of DNA
Double Helix
How many parents do sexual reproduction use?
2 parents
How many parents does Asexual Reproduction need
1 Parent
What is the purpose of meiosis?
To create gametes
What is produced in the testes
Sperm and testosterone
What is DNA?
Genetic code/instruction that is passed from parent to children
What are the two parents called during the sexual Reproduction?
sperm and egg
In Asexual reproduction are the offspring genetically different or genetically identical?
Genetically identical
What is a Haploid?
1/2 the number of chromosomes
What is the purpose of the Female reproductive system?
produce eggs and support the development off the offspring
What is a gene?
A piece of DNA that acts as instructions to make proteins
In sexual reproduction are the offspring genetically different or genetically identical?
Genetically different
Why is Asexual Reproduction better then Sexual Reproduction?
Less use of ATP and no mate required
What are the type of cells created in mitosis?
Body cells
What is the purpose of the male reproductive system?
To produce sperm and testosterone and deliver sperm to the female reproductive system
When does DNA Replication occur ?
DNA Replication occurs before division so that each new cell has the same DNA
Name two pros in sexual reproduction?
Increased genetic diversity and less risk of extinction
Name two pros in Asexual reproduction?
No mate required and no risk of disease
What is the genetic comparison between parent and daughter cells in Mitosis?
Identical
What is the function of the eggs in a female reproductive system?
The female gamete produced in the ovaries
What is Nucleotide?
Forms the basic structural unit of DNA is made up of a backbone (phosphate and sugar) and a nitrogen base
Name two cons in sexual reproduction?
Using a lot of ATP and Difficult to find a mate
Name one cons in Asexual reproduction?
Greater risk of extinction
What is the genetic comparison between parent and daughter cells in Meiosis?
Different
What is the function of the Fallopian tube
They are the tubes that connects to the ovaries to the uterus also where the fertilization occurs