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Offsprings formed due to sexual reproduction have better chances of survival, why? Is this statement always true?

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Sexual reproduction combines the characters of two parents and introduces variations which make the offsprings better equipped for the struggle of existence. Yes.
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  2. Which is a better mode of reproduction:- sexual or asexual? Why?

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  7. Higher organisms have resorted to sexual reproduction inspite of its c...

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  8. Explain why meiosis and gametogenesis are always interlinked?

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  9. Define external fertilization. Mention its disadvantages.

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  10. Differentiate between gametogenesis from embryogenesis.

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  11. Briefly describe the post fertillization changes in a flower.

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  12. Different between a stamina and a pistillate flower, Give the term for...

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  13. Explain parthenogenesis with examples.

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  14. What is fission? Name the types of fission.

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  15. Differentiate between the following:

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  16. Differentiate between a zoospore and zygote.

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  17. Define 'oestrus' and 'menstrual cycles.

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  18. Mention the different stages of sexual reproduction.

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  19. Differentiate between oviparous and viviparous animals with a suitable...

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  20. What is asexual reproduction? Mention the type of asexual reproduction...

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