Question

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name _____________________
amoeba sisters video recap: asexual and sexual reproduction
a comparison of reproduction types
what could you infer about these plantlets (pointed by arrows) based on the video and graphic shown below? please place a checkmark next to any statements that would be correct for the graphic represented below
_____ 1. all of the plantlets are identical to the parent plant.
_____ 2. all of the plantlets are identical to each other.
_____ 3. the plantlets have a different genetic code from the parent plant.
_____ 4. this represents asexual reproduction.
_____ 5. this specific process involves gametes.
_____ 6. the plantlets are the same size as the parent plant.
_____ 7. this specific process involves a male and female plant.
_____ 8. the plantlets are uniform.
_____ 9. there is genetic variation among the plantlets.
_____ 10. each plantlet is a clone of the parent plant.
_____ 11. this represents sexual reproduction.
_____ 12. this type of reproduction also includes binary fission and budding.
_____ 13. this requires two organisms to produce offspring.
_____ 14. this requires only one organism to produce offspring.
_____ 15. the dna would be the same in the parent plant and offspring.
_____ 16. fertilization occurs in this type of reproduction.

1. what are some advantages of asexual reproduction when compared to sexual reproduction? what are some disadvantages of asexual reproduction when compared to sexual reproduction?

image of potted plant with plantlets; image of laptop and plant with text \ugh! this ran too far back!\
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Explanation:

For questions 1 - 16 (True/False or Correct/Incorrect for asexual reproduction via plantlets):

To solve these, we recall: Asexual reproduction (like plantlet formation) produces offspring genetically identical to the parent (clones), involves one parent, no gametes/fertilization, and offspring are uniform. Sexual reproduction involves two parents, gametes, fertilization, and genetic variation.

1. All of the plantlets are identical to the parent plant.

Asexual reproduction (plantlet formation) gives clones. So, correct (mark with a check or "True").

1. All of the plantlets are identical to each other.

Since they’re all clones of the parent (and each other, as same genetic source), correct (True).

1. The plantlets have a different genetic code from the parent plant.

Asexual reproduction = same genetics. So, incorrect (False).

1. This represents asexual reproduction.

Plantlets from a single parent (no gametes) = asexual. Correct (True).

1. This specific process involves gametes.

Asexual reproduction has no gametes (gametes are for sexual). Incorrect (False).

1. The plantlets are the same size as the parent plant.

Plantlets are young, smaller. Incorrect (False).

1. This specific process involves a male and female plant.

Asexual needs one parent. Incorrect (False).

1. The plantlets are uniform.

Clones have same traits (uniform). Correct (True).

1. There is genetic variation among the plantlets.

Asexual = no genetic variation (clones). Incorrect (False).

1. Each plantlet is a clone of the parent plant.

Asexual reproduction produces clones. Correct (True).

1. This represents sexual reproduction.

Sexual needs two parents/gametes; this is asexual. Incorrect (False).

1. This type of reproduction also includes binary fission and budding.

Binary fission (bacteria) and budding (yeast/hydra) are asexual, same category as plantlet formation. Correct (True).

1. This requires two organisms to produce offspring.

Asexual needs one parent. Incorrect (False).

1. This requires only one organism to produce offspring.

Asexual reproduction (plantlet) is single - parent. Correct (True).

1. The DNA would be the same in the parent plant and offspring.

Clones have identical DNA. Correct (True).

1. Fertilization occurs in this type of reproduction.

Fertilization is for sexual (fusion of gametes); asexual has no fertilization. Incorrect (False).

For question 17 (Advantages/Disadvantages of Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction):

Advantages of Asexual Reproduction:

• Faster reproduction: No need to find a mate; offspring produced quickly (e.g., plantlets form rapidly).
• Consistent traits: Offspring are clones, so beneficial traits of the parent (e.g., disease resistance, high yield in crops) are preserved.
• Efficient in stable environments: If the environment is unchanging, uniform offspring thrive as parent’s traits work.

Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction:

• Lack of genetic variation: All offspring are identical, so if the environment changes (e.g., new disease, climate shift), the entire population is vulnerable (no traits to adapt).
• Limited adaptation: Can’t evolve new traits quickly to cope with challenges, unlike sexual reproduction (which mixes genes for new variations).

Answer:

s for 1 - 16 (mark "Correct" or "True" as √, "Incorrect" or "False" as ×):

1. √
2. √
3. ×
4. √
5. ×
6. ×
7. ×
8. √
9. ×
10. √
11. ×
12. √
13. ×
14. √
15. √
16. ×

For question 17, the advantages and disadvantages are as explained above.