Asexual & Sexual Reproduction

A sperm and an egg join together in a process called

___________ reproduction has the advantage of increasing genetic variation.

When a female produces young without fertilization, it is called _______________.

Sex cells are produced by _____________.

The organism produced during reproduction is called a(n) _____________.

A specialized cell that can withstand harsh weather conditions is called a(n) __________________.

Organisms produced by asexual reproduction are genetically different from the parent organism.

In asexual reproduction, two parents each contribute a sex cell to the new organism.

An advantage of asexual reproduction is that favorable traits from the parent is passed on to the offspring.

Sex cells have ____________ of the DNA found in body cells.