Question

What is asexual reproduction ? Describe common modes of asexual reproduction in animals.

Answer 1

Modes of Asexual Reproduction. Organisms choose to reproduce asexually by different means. Some of the asexual methods are binary fission (e.g. Amoeba, bacteria), budding (e.g. Hydra), fragmentation (e.g. Planaria), spore formation (e.g. ferns) and vegetative propagation (e.g. Onion).

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Asexual reproduction -

• Asexual reproduction is the production of new living organisms without exchanging genetic information with another organism through sex.

● Common modes of asexual reproduction in animals -

Binary fission -

• In this cell divides into two halves (karyokinesis followed by cytokinesis).
• Example - amoeba.

Budding -

• Small outgrowth is formed which enlarges and separates itself from parent body.
• Example - Hydra

Regeneration -

• Animals grow from a small part through specialized cells.
• Example - Lizard

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