5 Questions
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?
asexual reproduction
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
parthenogenesis
How do prokaryotes reproduce asexually?
through binary fission
What can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
lateral gene transfer mechanisms such as conjugation, transformation, and transduction
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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