Fragmentation

Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes. Organisms that reproduce asexually include unicellular or multicellular organisms such as archaea, bacteria, plants, animals, and fungi.

Parthenogenesis is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates. It is typically used as an alternative to sexual reproduction in times when reproductive opportunities are limited. Komodo dragons and some monitor lizards can reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis.

Offspring produced through asexual reproduction inherit the full set of genes of their single parent and are genetically and physically similar to the parent or an exact clone of the parent.

<p>Single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria primarily use asexual reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All prokaryotes reproduce without the formation and fusion of gametes, and lateral gene transfer mechanisms play a role in the transfer of genetic material between prokaryotes.</p> Signup and view all the answers