1. Two different types of sex cells unite to form a zygote.

2. The characteristics of the offspring are like those of the parent.

3. Internal fertilization is necessary.

4. The new individual may have been a part of the body of a single parent.

5. The union of a sperm cell and an egg cell results in a zygote.

6. Variation is introduced in the members of the species.

7. New individuals from a single parent are produced very fast.

8. The offspring is a combination of the traits of both parents.

9. Sex cells are involved in the production of offspring.

10. Only one parent is involved.

1. Gumamela

2. Starfish

3. human

4. cat

5. monggo

One parent

Cells divide by fission, budding, or fragmentation

Very little chance of genetic variation

No formation of gametes

Found in lower organisms (i.e. bacteria)

Generally creates a minimum of two offspring

Two parents

Genetic variation in offspring

Formation of gametes

Found in higher/complex organisms (i.e. mammals)

Unit or reproduction is the gamete that results fertilization

Creates a minimum of one offspring

Forms of reproduction involves plants, fungi, and animals

Produces offspring