1. Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction

2. Sexual vs. Asexual
Sexual reproduction is the creation of an offspring by fusion of a male gamete (sperm) and female gamete (egg) to form a zygote
Asexual reproduction is creation of offspring without the fusion of egg and sperm

3. Asexual
Produces offspring that are genetically identical to their parent
A new organism (sometimes more than one) is produced from only one organism.
Asexual reproduction = one parent.

4. Variation
Note break:
Describe the types of variation that may result from asexual reproduction of a plant.
Organisms that reproduce asexually cannot develop much variety, because they are “copying” the original organism exactly.

5. Asexual
The primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms (ex: bacteria)
Many plants and fungi reproduce asexually as well.
Some animals reproduce asexually as well (sponges, hydras)

6. Types of asexual Reprudction

7. Budding