Asexual Reproduction Many organisms reproduce asexually

Binary Fission DNA Replicates Chromosomes split Cytokinesis Two smaller cells Genetically Identical

Budding Growing a new cell or cells to create a copy of self. Like growing a “mini-me” out of your side. Yeast Sponges (Sea animals) Hydra (related to jellyfish)

Vegetative propagation Cuttings Runners / stolons Rhizomes

Spores Ferns Fungus Asexual Spores

Parthenogenesis females can produce offspring from an unfertilized egg. Occurs in some lizards, fish and insects No need for males

Asexual reproduction There is no genetic change from generation to generation. Offspring are basically clones of parent (genetically identical) No need to mate Single individual may reproduce…even if they are stuck on a island alone… Population may be more susceptible to disease, environmental change or other problems