Asexual Reproduction
True or false: offspring in asexual reproduction are genetic copies of their parents
True
True or false: offspring in sexual reproduction are genetic copies of their parents
False
Mold
Humans can change a species' ______ by choosing which organisms will reproduce.
Traits
Part of the DNA code that is on a chromosome
Gene
How many parents are needed to reproduce asexually
1
Why are mutations more likely to occur in sexual reproduction
A cat leg and a human leg are __________ structures
homologous
Are pugs a result of natural or artificial selection
artificial
True or False: Most MUTATIONS occur randomly
True
Give an example of an organism that can asexually reproduce
plants
bacteria
some animals
What tool is used to find the probability of a trait in an offspring?
Punnett Square
Animals with body parts that have a similar body part but a different appearance are said to have homologous or analogous structures
(butterfly leg and human tongue)
Analogous
organisms are bred to have certain traits by humans
True or False: Mutations are always harmful
False
Explain the benefits of asexual reproduction
quicker
if adapted, organisms will survive longer
Explain the benefits of sexual reproduction
better chance at fighting disease
Explain the difference between homologous and analogous structures
Answers determined by the game maker Mr. Fisher... (arguments will not be heard as he is all knowing in this game)
which comes first, a mutation or adaptation
mutation
This scientist is known for creating the idea of natural selection
Darwin
Explain the drawbacks of asexual reproduction
little to no genetic mutation
Explain the drawbacks of sexual reproduction
lots of time and energy
more dangerous
Cross a heterozygous mother with a homozygous recessive father for eye color (B is blue b is brown)
What is the probability that the offspring will have brown eyes
50%
Explain why a bird might have an adaptation on their beak
To better suit it for the diet they eat
Explain how a mutation can turn into an evolution
Beneficial mutation, better suited to the environment, reproduces successfully, mutation passed down generations