This sounds like a lame question, but if one type of bacteria always asexually produces, then would the genes of the very first kind of bacteria be the exact same as the newest bacteria just produced? Will there ever be a mistake in the genes or an addition of genes based on evolution and adaptation?

Well, bacteria are simple and therefore often lack mutation prevention systems that more complicated organisms have. They also reproduce a lot. Making mistakes are very rare, but they definitely do happen [Referense: today's biodiversity]. *Today's bactera are very different from the first bacteriums* because they've gone through _trillions_ of reproductions (assuming 1 thousand reproductions happen a year). And no, it's not a lame question.

Why does one parent make the offspring identical?

If there is only one parent contributing genes, all of the genes from that parent are passed on, making the offspring genetically identical. If there are two parents, then half of the genes from one parent are contributed, and half the genes from the other parent. They mix and make offspring that aren't identical to either parent.

If two parents make another and each give the offspring 1/2 of their DNA, why do some offspring look or act way more like one parent?

As for the appearance I am not sure, but behaviour is mostly based off of which parent influenced the child more after birth.

So if parents give a birth to twins or triplets, does it mean that the children have each of their personality, looking, and stuff from the parents?

Their personalities come from an environmental factor, such as who they hang out with or what they watch on social media. As for how they look, if they are identical twins or triplets(Identical triplets are very, very, very rare) they will have the exact same looks and genes. If they are not identical twins/ triplets they will most likely not have the same genes as for they are just like siblings. They could have different eye color and hair color or even skin color. At least that is the way it is in humans

how does asexual reproduction work?

Asexual repordection works by having one parent just cloning themselves to create another one. Just like when a new branch gorws on a tree thats asexual reporduction.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual?

some advantages of a sexual, and asexual beings is that they both create life on earth, and somewhat do the same job!

What if a female dog and another female dog made out, would that make a puppy?

Well that would not be possible. You would need two gametes( egg cell and a sperm cell) which are found in female and male to actually have a child.

What came first the chicken or the egg??

The egg, because the first chicken was probably mutant.

```How does parents make twins and does that happen with cells?```

Twins happen when 2 egg cells get fertilized at the same time. Identical twins happen when a fertilized egg cell split into two.

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Course: Middle school biology - NGSS > Unit 2

Lesson 1: Sexual and asexual reproduction

Sexual and asexual reproduction

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Review your understanding of sexual and asexual reproduction in this free article aligned to NGSS standards.

Key points:

Reproduction is the process of making new organisms. Parent organisms reproduce to make offspring.
When organisms reproduce, they pass their genetic information to their offspring. This genetic information includes genes, which are pieces of hereditary material that affect an organism's inherited traits.
During asexual reproduction, a single parent produces offspring. The offspring have the same genes, and therefore the same inherited traits, as the parent.
During sexual reproduction, two parents produce offspring. The offspring have a mix of genes from both parents. As a result, offspring have a different set of traits compared to either parent.

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