Edexcel IGCSEBiologyGeneral Applications4 Marks
Describe the main differences between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.
- Describe the main differences between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.[4]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme. The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- M1 for asexual involves one parent, sexual involves two parents;
- M1 for asexual produces genetically identical offspring, sexual produces genetically varied offspring;
- M1 for asexual involves mitosis, sexual involves meiosis (and fertilisation);
- M1 for asexual faster / no gametes needed, sexual slower / gametes needed; (max 4 marks for at least two clear contrasting points)
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