1. Reproduction

2. Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction
Definition
Examples
Advantages
Disadvantages
Mitosis or
Meiosis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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