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What is reproduction?
What is reproduction?
The process by which new individual organisms (offspring) are produced from their parent/s.
What is the benefit of reproduction for organisms?
What is the benefit of reproduction for organisms?
It helps in the survival of the fittest, by passing on good genes to the next generation and protecting the organism/species from becoming extinct.
What is asexual reproduction?
What is asexual reproduction?
The formation of new individuals from the cell of a single parent. The offspring is identical to the parent.
Which of the following is NOT an example of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT an example of asexual reproduction?
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Asexual reproduction involves meiosis.
Asexual reproduction involves meiosis.
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Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction?
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Which of the following organisms can reproduce through binary fission?
Which of the following organisms can reproduce through binary fission?
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Explain the process of binary fission.
Explain the process of binary fission.
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What is budding?
What is budding?
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Which of the following organisms reproduce through budding?
Which of the following organisms reproduce through budding?
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What are spores?
What are spores?
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What is fragmentation?
What is fragmentation?
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Which of the following organisms can reproduce through fragmentation?
Which of the following organisms can reproduce through fragmentation?
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What is vegetative reproduction?
What is vegetative reproduction?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of vegetative reproduction?
Which of the following is NOT an example of vegetative reproduction?
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What is artificial vegetative propagation?
What is artificial vegetative propagation?
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What is parthenogenesis?
What is parthenogenesis?
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Study Notes
Reproduction Overview
- Reproduction is the process where new organisms (offspring) are created from their parents.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different types of asexual reproduction and provide examples.
- Differentiate between various types of asexual reproduction.
Why Organisms Reproduce
- Survival of the fittest – passing on desirable genes.
- Maintaining species – preventing extinction.
Asexual Reproduction
- Formation of new individuals from a single parent.
- Offspring are genetically identical to the parent.
Asexual Reproduction - Advantages
- Mass production of offspring in a short time.
- Significant time and energy savings compared to courtship and mating.
- Guarantees offspring will be well-adapted to their environment.
Asexual Reproduction - Disadvantages
- Reduce genetic variation within a population.
- Potential for passing on harmful mutations to offspring.
Types of Asexual Reproduction
- Binary fission
- Budding
- Sporulation
- Fragmentation
- Vegetative reproduction
- Parthenogenesis
Binary Fission
- Parent organism divides into two equal cells by mitosis.
- Daughter cells are identical to the parent.
- Examples: Bacteria, algae, and protists.
Budding
- New organisms develop as small outgrowths (buds) on the parent organism's body.
- Bud enlarges and develops into a new individual.
- Buds may break off and live independently or remain attached.
- Examples: Sponges, hydra, jellyfish.
Sporulation
- Spores are specialized cells produced by the nucleus of a single-celled organism.
- Spores break up into multiple nuclei.
- Examples: Some green algae, ferns.
- Zoospores are motile spores with flagella.
Fragmentation
- Parent organism breaks into fragments.
- Each fragment develops into a new organism.
- Common in organisms with lower levels of organisation.
- Examples: Flatworms, sponges, some types of algae (like spirogyra).
Vegetative Reproduction
- Development of independent plants from vegetative parts of the same plant.
- Structures specialized for asexual reproduction: bulbs, tubers, runners, rhizomes.
- Naturally occurring or artificially produced.
Bulb
- Short underground stem with thick fleshy leaves storing food.
- Examples: Onions, garlic, tulips, lilies.
Tuber
- Enlarged underground stem containing stored food.
- Stems contain buds which develop into new plants.
- Example: Potatoes.
Runner (Stolon)
- Stem that grows sideways along the ground's surface.
- Contains buds that develop into new plants.
- Example: Strawberries.
Rhizome
- Underground stem that grows sideways.
- Usually thick and fleshy.
- Examples: Ginger, turmeric, galangal.
Artificial Vegetative Propagation
- Farmers use methods to grow plants with desirable traits.
- Examples: Cutting and grafting.
- Cutting: A piece of a plant used to grow a new plant
- Grafting: Joining one plant part to another.
Cutting
- A piece of plant used to create a new plant.
- Cuttings are placed in water or soil to develop roots before planting.
- Examples: Stem cutting of hibiscus, leaf cutting.
Grafting
- Stem or bud of one plant joined to another closely related plant stem or rootstock.
Parthenogenesis
- Females produce eggs that develop without fertilization by a male.
- Occurs when males are unavailable.
- Examples: Some insects (aphids, honeybees), amphibians, lizards, rarely birds.
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This quiz provides a comprehensive overview of asexual reproduction, including its definitions, advantages, and disadvantages. It also explores various types of asexual reproduction and their significance in the survival of species. Test your understanding of how organisms reproduce without the need for a mate.
