1. By: Darcy Davis, Kara Kime, Katherine Shockey, Foster Smith
Reproduction
By: Darcy Davis, Kara Kime, Katherine Shockey, Foster Smith

2. Types of Reproduction
Sexual- involves the fusion of two special cells called gametes, sperm and eggs, one from each type of gender.
Asexual- reproducing without the interaction of two sexes or genders.

3. Examples Asexual- budding, sponges, starfish, bacteria, starfish.
Sexual- humans, most mammals except for platypi.

4. Differences
Sexual- 2 parents one male, one female, genetically different, new characteristics introduced, cells produced by meiosis.
Asexual- 1 parent, genetically identical, no new characteristics introduced, cells produced by mitosis.

5. Similarities Both types form an offspring.
Both pass traits when they reproduce.
Both are ways to produce new individuals.

6. Mitosis and Meiosis
Mitosis- Asexual reproduction, a cell is formed that is identical to the first cell.
Meiosis- Sexual reproduction, sex cells are formed with half the chromosomes of a normal cell.

7. Why is reproduction necessary?
New individuals can be produced.
New characteristics are introduced into the genetic community.
Species will continue its existence.
New characteristics are introduced so that they can hopefully improve an organism’s chance for survival, in sexual reproduction.

8. The End