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Reproduction

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Key Stage 2

Meaning

Reproduction is when a living creature makes new living creatures.

Singular Noun: Reproduction
Verb: To reproduce
Adjective: Reproductive

About Reproduction

Reproduction can be sexual where there are two parents and the offspring have some features of each parent.
Reproduction can be asexual where there is only one parent and the offspring are identical to the parent.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Reproduction is when an organism creates offspring.

About Reproduction

Reproduction can be sexual where there are two parents and the offspring inherit some features of each parent.
Reproduction can be asexual where there is only one parent and the offspring are clones of the parent.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Reproduction is the process in which an organism copies its DNA to produce a new organism.

About Reproduction

Reproduction can be sexual in which two parents each produce a gamete (which is a haploid cell) which fuse together in fertilisation to produce an offspring that is genetically different from both parents inheriting some features of each parent.
Reproduction can be asexual in which one parent organism produces offspring which are genetically identical to the parent and each other.