Asexual Reproduction

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What is Asexual Reproduction?

The formation of new individuals from the cell or cells of a single parent is called Asexual reproduction. This type is followed by unicellular organisms.

Binary Fission

Budding

There different types of asexual reproduction are:

Binary Fission

• Binary fission is seen in
• In this process, amoeba’s body splits into two parts and forms two new
• The nucleus in the amoeba contains the chromosomes of the
• The DNA in the chromosomes replicates and forms another set of similar chromosomes.
• Then they are pushed to the two extremes of the cell. At the same time, the cell grows and expands.
• The plasma membrane of the cell develops a constriction and it begins to grow inward. This process is called Cytokinesis.
• Once this process is complete, the cell separates and forms two new cells called the Daughter cells which are identical to each

Budding

• Budding requires just one parent to form new organisms. This type is observed in hydra.
• A small outgrowth develops on the body of the
• This outgrowth is formed due to repeated cell division at this particular site and is called a Bud.
• As days pass, the bud will further grow
• It will take all the nutrition it needs from the parent hydra to grow and
• After some days, the bud will resemble a tiny hydra with the elongated body and tentacles.
• Once the baby hydra is completely formed, it will pinch off from the parent hydra and lead an independent

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