Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 3 structured question: Asexual reproduction

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Asexual reproduction

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

A biologist observes bacteria reproducing in a lab.

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Bacteria reproduce asexually by binary fission, producing offspring identical to the parent bacterium.

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State how many parents are involved in bacterial asexual reproduction?
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Asexual reproduction is a process where a single parent produces offspring without the fusion of gametes.

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Describe what is meant by asexual reproduction?
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