Module 6 ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question 1

the process by which organisms produce offspring; thereby allowing the propagation and continuation of species

Answer 1

Reproduction

Question 2

involves the formation of offspring by the fusion of gametes

Answer 2

Sexual reproduction

Question 3

involves the formation of offspring without the fusion of gametes

Answer 3

Asexual reproduction

Question 4

the parent cell divides into two cells

Answer 4

Binary Fission

Question 5

The term “fission” means

Answer 5

to divide

Question 6

The parent cell divides into two, each daughter cell carrying a nucleus of its own that is genetically identical to the parent.

The cytoplasm also divides leading to two equal-sized daughter cells. The process repeats itself and the daughter cells grow and further divide.

Answer 6

Binary Fission

Question 7

The parent body divides into several fragments and each fragment develops into a new organism

spirogyra, planaria

Answer 7

Fragmentation

Question 8

the power of growing a new organism from the lost body part

Answer 8

Regeneration

Question 9

the process of producing an individual through the buds that develop on the parent body

Answer 9

Budding

Question 10

Asexual reproduction in plants occurs through their vegetative parts such as leaves, roots, stem, and buds

Answer 10

Vegetative Propagation

Question 11

During unfavorable conditions, the organism develops sac-like structures called sporangium that contain spores

Answer 11

Spore Formation or Sporogenesis

Question 12

Advantages of Asexual Reproduction

Answer 12

• mates are not required
• rapid
• enormous number of organisms
• Positive genetic influences pass on
• various environments

Question 12

Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

Answer 12

• Lack of diversity
• unable to adapt to the changing environment
• A single change in the environment would eliminate the entire species