16. Reproduction
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Some insects can reproduce by sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. In both types of reproduction chromosomes are passed from the parent or parents, to the offspring. shows a drawing of a parent insect and seven of her offspring: M, N, P, R, S, T and U. parent insect M N P R S T U Two of the offspring were produced by asexual reproduction. Suggest the letters representing these two offspring. Insect R was produced by sexual reproduction. Use the information from the diagram to support this statement. State the term that is defined as the observable features of an organism. shows a group of male students. They are all the same age. The students in show continuous variation in some of their characteristics. State three characteristics in which these students show continuous variation. State one example of discontinuous variation.
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2018
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For Examiner's Use Define asexual reproduction. shows a strawberry plant that can reproduce both asexually and sexually. strawberry flower strawberry pip containing a seed Name the type of cell division that happens only during sexual reproduction. A farmer decided to increase the number of strawberry plants by asexual rather than sexual reproduction. Suggest a biological reason why the farmer may have decided this. For Examiner's Use The strawberry flower has five large, white petals. Explain the importance of these petals in the process of reproduction. Seeds are often found inside brightly coloured, fleshy fruits. Describe the advantage of fruits being coloured and fleshy.
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2010
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Reproduction is a characteristic of all living organisms. State two other characteristics of all living organisms. A specialised cell performs a particular function. Sperm and egg cells are two types of specialised cell that are involved in reproduction in humans. State the names of two other specialised cells. The term sexual reproduction is in the box on the left. The boxes on the right show some sentence endings. Draw straight lines from sexual reproduction to the boxes on the right to make correct sentences. Sexual reproduction only produces genetically identical offspring. results in the formation of a zygote. only occurs in animals. includes the process of fertilisation. always involves only one parent. involves gametes. shows some examples of reproduction. B egg sperm bacterium C A DNA single celled organism ovary ovule pollen grain pollen tube D State the letter or letters that identify examples of asexual reproduction. Give a reason for your answer using evidence from . letterreason
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2019
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