ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION a result of mitosis

reproduction that takes place by mitotic cell divisions ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION reproduction that takes place by mitotic cell divisions the production of a new organism without the joining of gametes

asexual reproduction provides very little genetic variety.

FORMS OF ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Fission Fragmentation Budding Regeneration Spore

Binary fission the division of cells into 2 approx. equal parts example: ameba

fragmentation a form of reproduction caused by the breaking of a colonial organism by a physical disturbance Example: Spirogyra

budding a type of asexual reproduction in which portions separate from the parent to form a new individual Examples: yeast & sponges

regeneration the ability to replace missing structure; in some organisms, serves as a method of reproduction Examples: planarian, hydra & starfish

spore a cell with a hard protective covering Examples: mold, moss & fungus

spore some are carried by wind some have a whip-like structure to swim through water a single spore develops into a new organism