6 Questions
What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?
It does not involve the fusion of gametes
Which organisms primarily reproduce asexually?
Archaea and bacteria
What mechanism for lateral gene transfer can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes?
Conjugation
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
Parthenogenesis
What is the result of asexual reproduction in terms of genetic similarity?
Offspring are genetically and physically similar to the parent
Hydra is example of
Asexual
Study Notes
Asexual Reproduction
- A characteristic of asexual reproduction is that it produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
- Organisms that primarily reproduce asexually include bacteria, archaea, and some single-celled eukaryotes.
Lateral Gene Transfer
- Conjugation is a mechanism for lateral gene transfer that can be likened to sexual reproduction in prokaryotes.
Asexual Reproduction in Vertebrates
- The most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates is parthenogenesis, which occurs in some species of fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
Genetic Similarity
- The result of asexual reproduction is offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, resulting in no genetic variation.
Hydra
- Hydra is an example of an organism that can reproduce asexually through a process called budding.
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