Asexual Reproduction Overview
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Which organisms commonly exhibit budding as a form of asexual reproduction?

Yeast

What is asexual reproduction?

A type of reproduction involving only a single parent.

Describe the process of budding in asexual reproduction.

A bulb-like projection grows from the parent organism, eventually detaching to form a new individual.

What is fragmentation in the context of asexual reproduction?

<p>The parent organism breaks into fragments, each of which can grow into a new individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are spores important in asexual reproduction?

<p>Spores are tiny, single-celled bodies produced for reproduction and can remain dormant in harsh conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two forms of asexual reproduction other than budding.

<p>Fragmentation and spore formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organisms exhibit fragmentation as a form of asexual reproduction?

<p>Algae like Oscillatoria and Spirogyra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of spores in asexual reproduction.

<p>Spores are produced and released for reproduction, remaining dormant in harsh conditions until they can grow into new plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a new individual cell form in budding?

<p>A new cell forms by detaching from the parent cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are spores released from specialized structures of the plant body?

<p>Spores are released from specialized structures for reproduction and dispersal purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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