Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.4 - Cell Division Plays Important Roles in the Sexual Life Cycle - 11.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 226: 1

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Asexual reproduction yields offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This occurs primarily in prokaryotes, where cells do not exchange genetic material with a partner. Sexual reproduction features gene recombination as each offspring has a blend of each parents' genetics.

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Asexual reproduction yields offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This occurs primarily in prokaryotes, where cells do not exchange genetic material with a partner. Sexual reproduction features gene recombination as each offspring has a blend of each parents' genetics.
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