Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321775658
Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
Publisher: PEARSON
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EVOLUTION CONNECTION Many species can reproduce either asexually or sexually. Explain what you think might be the evolutionary significance of the switch from asexual to sexual reproduction that occurs in some organisms when the environment becomes unfavorable.

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Some organisms—for example, certain fungi—reproduce asexually when the environment is favorable and sexually when the environment becomesunfavorable. What might be the evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction with the associated process of meiosis during unfavorable conditions?
Some organisms are capable of asexual or sexual reproduction. Under favorable conditions, reproduction proceeds asexually. When conditions become more stressful reproduction switches to a sexual mode. Why?   Question options:   Sexual reproduction is simple and more rapid allowing larger numbers of offspring to be produced.   Sexual reproduction requires two separate individuals, who can mutually provide nutrient support during stress.   Sexual reproduction produces individuals with new combinations of recombined chromosomes increasing diversity.   Asexual reproduction requires more energy.
Identify each of these statements as ones that describe asexual reproduction (A),sexual reproduction (S), or could describe both (B) forms of reproduction. Writeyour answer on the space provided before each number.B= BothA= Asexual ReproductionS= Sexual Reproduction1. organism does not need a mate to reproduce2. takes some time to create offspring-3. the offspring are not the exact copy of their parent/s4. it is a quick process5. does not need to develop special cells for reproduction6. environmental changes affect all individuals-7. may only be able to reproduce with a limited number or may notreproduce at all_8. offspring are reproduced9. characteristics are passed down to the next generation10. many new organisms are created in a short period of time11. dogs and cats reproduce this way12. amoeba, yeast and bacteria reproduce this way.13. plants reproduce this way14. production of gametes is necessary15. its purpose is the survival and continuity of species

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