Cambridge IGCSE · Biology (0610)

Asexual reproduction: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Asexual reproduction.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following best describes asexual reproduction?

Question 2

1 mark

One advantage of asexual reproduction in crop production is that it:

Question 3

1 mark

A farmer uses asexual reproduction to produce a large crop of potatoes. If a new fungal disease enters the field and kills one of the plants, what is the most likely effect on the rest of the crop?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of these organisms typically reproduces asexually?

Question 5

1 mark

What is a potential disadvantage of asexual reproduction for a population of plants living in an environment that is experiencing a rapid change in climate?

Question 6

2 marks

Define asexual reproduction.

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Question 7

3 marks

Define the term clone in the context of asexual reproduction and identify the cellular process responsible for maintaining genetic identity between the parent and its offspring.

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain why a population of genetically identical organisms, produced through asexual reproduction, might be more vulnerable to a sudden change in environmental conditions compared to a sexually reproducing population.

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Question 9

6 marks

Asexual reproduction is widely used in commercial crop production.
(a) Define the term asexual reproduction.
(b) Suggest two reasons why a farmer would choose to grow a crop, such as potatoes, using asexual methods rather than seeds.
(c) Discuss the long-term biological risks to a farmer who relies exclusively on clones of a single crop variety.

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