1. Asexual Reproduction
Many organisms reproduce asexually

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

3. 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)

4. Vegetative propagation
Cuttings
Runners / stolons
Rhizomes

5. Spores
Ferns
Fungus
Asexual Spores

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

7. 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