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ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION!!!
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Used by many unicellular organisms, plants, and lower animals.
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Each offspring has exactly the same heredity as its parent
Each offspring has exactly the same heredity as its parent. They are clones.
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Asexual reproduction needs only one parent
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Since there is only one parent, there is no fusion of gametes and no mixing of genetic information.
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Plants Asexual reproduction in plants can take a number of forms
Plants Asexual reproduction in plants can take a number of forms. Many plants develop underground food storage organs that later develop into the following year's plants.
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Animals Asexual reproduction in animals does occur - it happens in sea anemones and starfish
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction Advantages – Identical to parent, so will get all good characteristics. - Disadvantages – Identical to parent, so will also get bad characteristics and is less able to adapt to the environment.
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