1. Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Write on the Right Side

2. Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction
Two parents each contribute a sex cell offspring
Half of the offspring’s genes come from each parent
Offspring are not identical to the parents
Asexual Reproduction
One organism produces one or more organisms that are identical to itself

3. Types of Asexual Reproduction
Binary Fission: (occurs in prokaryotes such as bacteria) Parent splits into two
Budding: tiny buds develop on an organism’s body and grow into another organism (ex: in yeasts, hydras, and sponges)
Spores: produced by one parent, they are light so the wind can carry them (ex: fungi and ferns produce spores)
Vegetative reproduction: new plants grow from stems, roots, or leaves (ex: potatoes)

4. Sexual Reproduction
Fertilization: when sex cells join together to produce a cell called a zygote, which develops into a new organism

5. Advantages (do not have to write)
Asexual Reproduction
Organisms can reproduce quickly
Offspring and parents are identical
All offspring can produce more offspring
Sexual Reproduction
There is genetic variation (offspring are not identical) in the population which helps the species survive in a changing environment

6. Reflection (Left Side)
Cut out the pictures on page 423 and glue on left side.
Cut out the table at the bottom of page 427 and glue on left side. Fill in the table comparing sexual and asexual reproduction

7. Draw a double-bubble map, comparing/contrasting asexual and sexual reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Both