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Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of what?
Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of what?
gametes
What type of reproduction is the primary form for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria?
What type of reproduction is the primary form for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria?
asexual reproduction
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
parthenogenesis
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
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What can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
What can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
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Study Notes
Asexual Reproduction
- Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes.
- It is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria.
- The most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates is parthenogenesis, which is the development of an offspring from an unfertilized egg.
Prokaryote Reproduction
- Prokaryotes reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission, where the cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
- Gene transfer between prokaryotes, which involves the exchange of genetic material, can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes.
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Test your knowledge of asexual reproduction with this quiz! Explore how organisms create genetically similar offspring without the fusion of gametes. Learn about the different methods and examples of asexual reproduction in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
