Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Definition Examples Advantages Disadvantages Mitosis or Meiosis

Asexual Reproduction The reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent

Examples of organisms who use asexual reproduction bacteria, paramecia, hydra, sponges, yeast

Advantages of Asexual Reproduction No mate needed…only 1 parent Reproduce quickly (every 20 minutes)

Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction No Genetic diversity One disease could wipe out entire population

Sexual Reproduction The reproductive process that involves 2 parents who combine their genetic material to produce a new organism which differs from both parents

Examples of organisms who use sexual reproduction mammals, plants, fungi, reptiles

Advantages of Sexual Reproduction Genetic diversity…genes from 2 parents Disease not likely to wipe out entire population

Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction Requires more time Requires more energy Must protect developing embryo 400 songs Dancing Prairie Chicken 9 months Showing off feathers

Mitosis or Meiosis??? Asexual Reproduction – mitosis (parents and offspring are exactly the same) Sexual Reproduction – meiosis (offspring are a combination of both parents)