Reproduction

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.