Asexual reproduction Flashcards
binary fission
division of single celled organisms
daughter cells are equal in size, but not the same as parent
budding
division of yeast and hydra
one daughter cell is larger than the other
sporulation
bread mold
spores
regeneration
starfish and lobster
replacement of lost/damaged body parts
cutting
part of vegetated propagation
piece of plant leaf is taken off and put in water
plants are indentical
bulb
part of vegetated propagation
onions and tulips
tuber
part of vegetated propagation
potatoes
enlarged stems from stored food
runner
part of vegetated propagation
horizontal stem that grows close to the ground, plants grow where the stem lands
strawberries
grafting
part of vegetated propagation
twig(scion) is attached to a trunk/branch (stock)
make seedless fruits