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Asexual Reproduction Video Notes
Name: _______________
Introduction
1. The most important strategy for species survival is it’s ability to ____________________
2. Two main strategies of reproduction are
S________________
A________________
The key to successful survival of a species is genetic v___________________
Asexual Reproduction: Cell Division
Cell division allows
1. Unicellular Organism = to make a copy of itself
2. Multicellular Organism = growth development and r______________
3. Cell Division in Prokaryotes is called ______________________ ________________
Prokaryotic cells are bacteria …
 small ( ~ ____ micron)
 unicellular
 no nucleus or other organelles such as m___________________
v______________________ or c___________________________
3. Cell Division in Eukaryotes needs two processes: Mitosis followed by Cytokinesis
Eukaryote cells are larger than bacteria but are still…
 Microscopic ( ~50 to ____________ microns)
 Have a nucleus and organelles
 Can be Unicellular like euglena, paramecium or amoeba
 Can be Multicellular like daphnia, insects, plants or other animals
4. Organisms can reproduce asexually by
a. B
b. F
c. B__________ F________________
d. S______________ P_____________________
5. Advantages of Asexual Reproduction
a. Rapid
b. Does not rely on outside forces
c. Efficient
Examples of Asexual Reproduction
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Hydra
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Worm
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Planarian
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Sponges
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Sea Star
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Bacteria (simple division)
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Slime Mold
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Fungi (bread mold)
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Bacteria (spore formation)