Sexual reproduction — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

9 What is an advantage of asexual reproduction compared with sexual reproduction? A A specific disease is less likely to spread throughout the whole population. B It increases variation in the offspring. C It produces offspring more rapidly. D It requires two parents.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2018

9 What is an advantage of asexual reproduction compared with sexual reproduction? A A specific disease is less likely to spread throughout the whole population. B It increases variation in the offspring. C It produces offspring more rapidly. D It requires two parents.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2018

9 What is an advantage of asexual reproduction compared with sexual reproduction? A A specific disease is less likely to spread throughout the whole population. B It increases variation in the offspring. C It produces offspring more rapidly. D It requires two parents.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2018

10 Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of cells. Which row shows the types of cells involved and what the fusion produces? type of cell product of fusion A gametes genetically different zygote B gametes genetically identical zygote C zygotes genetically different gamete D zygotes genetically identical gamete

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2019

10 The diagram shows a type of reproduction. sperm egg fertilisation zygote Which row is correct for this type of reproduction? type of advantage reproduction A asexual offspring are genetically identical B asexual requires two parents C sexual increases variation D sexual offspring produced more quickly

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2019

10 Which statement gives an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction? A The offspring are genetically different and therefore it is more likely that some can adapt to a changing environment. B The offspring are genetically different so all can adapt to a changing environment. C The offspring are genetically identical and therefore it is more likely that some can adapt to a changing environment. D The offspring are genetically identical so all can adapt to a changing environment.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/22 May/June 2022

11 Selection in chickens has produced individuals that lay more eggs per week. What is required for this to occur? reproduction selection A asexual human B asexual natural C sexual human D sexual natural

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/22 May/June 2022

10 The diagram shows the life cycle of a marine organism called a hydrozoan. polyp releases male and female medusa into sea free floating stage produces gametes medusa by meiosis bud meiosis sperm egg polyp produces genetically identical fertilisation polyps by mitosis zygote embryo larva settles on larva rock and develops into polyp Which statements about the life cycle of hydrozoa are correct? 1 Hydrozoa reproduce asexually. 2 Hydrozoa reproduce sexually. 3 Fusion of haploid gametes produces a diploid zygote. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/23 May/June 2022

10 Which statement about reproduction is correct? A In asexual reproduction, a diploid offspring is formed after fusion of haploid gametes. B In asexual reproduction, a haploid offspring is formed after fusion of diploid gametes. C In sexual reproduction, a diploid offspring is formed after fusion of haploid gametes. D In sexual reproduction, a haploid offspring is formed after fusion of diploid gametes.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/22 Feb/March 2023

10 Which statement describes one similarity between asexual and sexual reproduction? A They both involve gametes. B They both involve parent and offspring. C They both produce genetically identical individuals. D They both require fertilisation to take place.

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2024

9 Growing new plants from cuttings is asexual reproduction. Growing new plants from seeds is sexual reproduction. Which row is correct for both cuttings and seeds? cuttings seeds nucleus of cells offspring nucleus of cells offspring A diploid genetically different haploid genetically identical B diploid genetically identical diploid genetically different C haploid genetically different haploid genetically different D haploid genetically identical diploid genetically identical

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/22 Feb/March 2025

11 Which statement is correct? A Asexual reproduction produces offspring which can adapt quickly to changes in the environment. B Asexual reproduction produces genetically different offspring much faster than sexual reproduction. C Sexual reproduction produces genetically different offspring enabling natural selection to occur. D Sexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring by the production of gametes.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2025