Question

building vocabulary: sexual and asexual reproduction
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can you match each term with its description?
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zygote
budding
fertilization
gamete
sexual reproduction
asexual reproduction

1. is the creation of genetically identical offspring by a lone parent.
2. is the creation of genetically unique offspring by two parents.
3. is the fusion of two haploid sex cells (sperm and egg) to form a diploid cell.
4. a is a haploid sex cell (a sperm in males and an egg in females).
5. a is a fertilized egg (the diploid cell created by the fusion of sperm and egg).
6. is the splitting off of new individuals from outgrowths of existing ones.

Explanation:

1. Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and produces genetically identical offspring.
2. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically unique offspring.
3. Fertilization is the fusion of sperm and egg (haploid gametes) to form a diploid zygote.
4. Gametes are haploid sex cells (sperm and egg).
5. A zygote is a fertilized egg (diploid cell from sperm - egg fusion).
6. Budding is a form of asexual reproduction where new individuals split off from outgrowths of existing ones.

Answer:

1. asexual reproduction
2. sexual reproduction
3. fertilization
4. gamete
5. zygote
6. budding