Asexual Reproduction Flashcards
How many “parents” does asexual reproduction require?
One
Technically, what are the offspring of asexual reproduction?
They are clones of their “parent” having the exact same genetic information.
What ways can asexual reproduction happen in plants?
Many plants develop underground food storage organs that later develop into the following year’s plants.
Some plants produce side branches with plantlets on them
Can animals do asexual reproduction?
Yes - animals such as sea anemones and starfish can but sexual reproduction is more common.
What is asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction by which offspring arise from a single organism, and inherit the genes of that parent only; it does not involve the fusion of gametes and almost never changes the number of chromosomes.
