5.2 Asexual Reproduction

 Asexual reproduction requires only ONE parent  Offspring have identical genetic information and therefore are identical to the parent What is asexual reproduction?

1. Binary Fission single parent replicates genetic information and divides into 2 equal cells Ameoba Diatoms Methods of Asexual Reproduction

2. Budding part of the cell pushes out to form a bud which then pinches off from the parent to form a new identical cell 2. Budding - part of a parent cell pushes outward to form an outgrowth or bud, then the bud pinches off to become an new cell Yeast Hydra

3. Fragmentation part of an organism breaks off usually as a result of injury, where each fragment develops into a clone of the parent

4. Vegetative Reproduction Occurs when specialized cells in stems and roots divide repeatedly and grow into new plants: Examples: tubers, bulbs, runners, and cuttings

A) Tubers

B) Bulbs Daffodils Tulips

Strawberry Spider Plant C) Runners

D) Cuttings

E. Spore Formation Mushrooms and Ferns

Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction Review table 5.1 on page 161 in your text