Mary - Reproduction

1. What is reproduction? Reproduction is a process in which organisms produce their offspring.
2. What is Sexual & Asexual reproduction?

Asexual reproduction is when only one organism(parent) or part is required and new organism is produced like unicellular organisms.

Sexual reproduction is when two organisms(male+female) takes part and new organisms are formed like in all multi cellular organisms.

3. 3. Give examples of asexual reproduction in plants & animals. Some examples of an asexual reproduction in plants & animals include, Vegetative Propagation, Starfish, the Spider Plant

4. Give examples of sexual reproduction in plants & animals. Some examples of an sexual reproduction in plants & animals include, most animals like Humans, Monkeys and Giraffes..
5. What are advantages & disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Advantages:	Disadvantages:
Better chance of survival will be at hand(more species).	But then again, It makes species prone to extinction, because of parasites and predators.
Just a little time and resources are used.	There might be problems with crowding.
It is a much more simpler procedure.	Lack of genetic Diversity.

1. What are advantages & disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

Advantages:	Disadvantages:
It removes bad genes from the population.	It requires two parents.
It promotes survival.	It takes time and energy.
More unique individuals added to the population.	There is only a limited amount of offspring.