IGCSE Biology Reproduction intro flashcard

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What is a form of reproduction that involves only one parent?

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Asexual reproduction.

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What is a form of reproduction that involves two parents?

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Sexual reproduction.

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What is binary fission?

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A form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical offspring.

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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes.

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How many chromosomes are in a diploid cell?

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A diploid cell has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical diploid daughter cells.

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What is parthenogenesis?

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A form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without fertilization.

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What is budding?

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A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism grows from a part of the parent.

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How many chromosomes are in a haploid cell?

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A haploid cell has one set of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells have two sets.