Asexual Reproduction Defintions Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Fragmentation
A
When each fragment of an organism develops into a clone of its parent. Parts of an individual can grow into a whole organism.
Ex: Starfish
2
Q
Vegetative reproduction
A
When special cells in plant stems and roots divide repeatedly to form structures that will eventually develop into a plant identical to the parent
Ex: Potato
3
Q
Budding
A
A growth forms on the parent and when the growth reaches a certain size it drops off and continues to grow.
Ex: Sponges, hydras (animals that don’t move)
4
Q
Binary fission
A
When a parents cell replicates its genetic material and divides into 2 equal parts
Ex: Bacteria
