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Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Reproduction Types**: - There are two main types of reproduction: asexual and sexual. - Asexual reproduction involves only one parent, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to that parent. - Sexual reproduction involves two parents, leading to offspring that are genetically diverse. 2. **Defining Asexual Reproduction**: - In asexual reproduction, a single organism produces offspring without the involvement of gametes (reproductive cells). - The offspring are clones of the parent, meaning they have the same genetic material. 3. **Defining Sexual Reproduction**: - In sexual reproduction, two parents contribute gametes (sperm from the male and ovum from the female). - These gametes fuse during fertilization to form a zygote, which then develops into an offspring. 4. **Identifying Human Reproduction**: - Humans reproduce sexually. This means that both a male and a female contribute to the genetic makeup of the offspring. - The male gamete (sperm) is motile and smaller, while the female gamete (ovum) is larger and non-motile. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Humans reproduce __________." is "sexually." ---
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