Asexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction Results from mitosis Offspring are genetically identical to parent cell Common types: Binary Fission Budding Regeneration

Binary Fission Completed by single-celled organisms Simplest form of asexual reproduction One organisms divides into two through mitosis Example: Bacteria

Budding Mulit-celluar organisms “splits” through budding Offspring are smaller than parent; however, will grow and eventually become the same size Example: Hydra

Regeneration When a piece of the parent is detached, it can grow into a new individual Example: Starfish

Advantages Quick process to complete Requires less energy from the organism for reproduction to occur More reliable and less disadvantageous traits

Disadvantages No genetic variation If there is a problem with the species there is no room for change