1. ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
a result of mitosis

2. 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

3. asexual reproduction provides very little genetic variety.

4. FORMS OF ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
Fission
Fragmentation
Budding
Regeneration
Spore

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

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

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

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

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

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