Additional Activities Activity 4: SEXUAL VS. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Direction: Complete the table by filling out the differences of sexual and asexual reproduction among animals. Characteristics Sexual reproduction Asexual reproduction No. of parents % of genes from each parent Advantages Disadvantages
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Answer:
Sexual Reproduction:
-2 parents involve
-50% for each parent
-it produces variation in the offspring. the species can adapt to new environments due to variation
-It takes time and energy to find a partner and reproduce
Asexual Reproduction:
-1 parent only
-100%
-only one parent needed no gametes needed
-offsprings inherit bad characteristics