4.6.1.1 Sexual and asexual reproduction - ( Home Learning also)

**Based on AQA biology specification ( can be used for revision). Includes: Content, AFL Questions, Exam style Questions and Answers
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Based on AQA biology specification

Students should understand that meiosis leads to non-identical cells
being formed while mitosis leads to identical cells being formed.
Sexual reproduction involves the joining (fusion) of male and female
gametes:
• sperm and egg cells in animals
• pollen and egg cells in flowering plants.
In sexual reproduction there is mixing of genetic information which leads
to variety in the offspring. The formation of gametes involves meiosis.
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and no fusion of gametes.
There is no mixing of genetic information. This leads to genetically
identical offspring (clones). Only mitosis is involved.