B.6(G) Supporting

Asexual reproduction will always produce genetically identical offsprings.

Sexual reproduction increases genetic variation because the chance of two identical sperm cells (produced during Meiosis) and two identical egg cells (produced during Meiosis) fusing will never happen.

Crossing over of homologous chromosomes during Meiosis 1 will increase genetic variation because of the mixing of paternal and maternal genes.

Independent assortment of homologous chromosomes during Meiosis 1 is increase genetic variation by providing multiple gamete combinations.

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Check Your Understanding

  1. What are 3 differences between sexual and asexual reproduction?

  2. The diploid number for a species of llama is 74 chromosomes. What is the haploid number?

  3. Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction?

Practice answering the following STAAR questions

Answer: H, D, J, C, A