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Asexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction
Results from mitosis
 Offspring are genetically identical to
parent cell
 Common types:
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◦ Binary Fission
◦ Budding
◦ Regeneration
Binary Fission
Completed by single-celled organisms
 Simplest form of asexual reproduction
 One organisms divides into two through
mitosis
 Example: Bacteria
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Budding
Mulit-celluar organisms “splits” through
budding
 Offspring are smaller than parent;
however, will grow and eventually become
the same size
 Example: Hydra

Regeneration
When a piece of the parent is detached, it
can grow into a new individual
 Example: Starfish
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Advantages
Quick process to complete
 Requires less energy from the organism
for reproduction to occur
 More reliable and less disadvantageous
traits
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Disadvantages

No genetic variation
◦ If there is a problem with the species there is
no room for change