Cellular Reproduction Webquest

1. Compare asexual and sexual reproduction.

http://www.biotopics.co.uk/genes1/asexual_and_sexual_reproduction.html

Asexual vs. Sexual Rep. PPT

2. The terms below are different types of reproduction. Please define each term, give an example of an organism that uses it, classify it as sexual or asexual, and then draw a picture illustrating it:

• Binary Fission
• Budding,
• Vegetative Propagation
• Regeneration
• Sporulation,
• Pollination
• Internal fertilization
• External fertilizaion

Use the links below to find this information:
http://biology.about.com/od/genetics/ss/Asexual-Reproduction.htm

http://regentsprep.org/regents/biology/units/reproduction/asexual.cfm

Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

http://www.pollinatorparadise.com/what_is_pollination.htm

http://biology.about.com/od/genetics/a/aa040805a.htm

Finally answer these questions:

1. What process are asexual organims using to reproduce?
2. What process are sexual organims using to reproduce?
3. How are the offspring of asexual and sexual reproducing species different?
4. What are the advantages of sexual reproduction to the organism?

These links may help:
http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-04/pros-and-cons-asexual-reproduction
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction