Reproduction

The natural process among organisms by which new individuals are generated and the species perpetuated.

Types of Reproduction Asexual – The reproductive process that involves one parent – produces offspring identical to the parent Sexual – The reproductive process involving two parents whose genetic material is combined to produce a new organism different from themselves

Checkpoint How many parents are involved in Asexual reproduction? Sexual reproduction? Are the offspring produced during asexual reproduction uniform or diverse? Why? Are the offspring produced during sexual reproduction uniform or diverse? Why?

Types of Asexual Reproduction Binary Fission – A type of asexual reproduction in which one cell divides to form two identical cells. Budding – A type of asexual reproduction in which an offspring grow out of the parent organism

Asexual Reproduction Vegetative Propagation – A type of asexual reproduction in one plant grows new plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant. Regeneration – The ability to recreate lost or damaged tissues, organs and limbs.

Checkpoint Explain the 4 types of asexual reproduction.