Asexual Reproduction
Asexual Reproduction: Overview
This topic describes asexual reproduction in organisms. Asexual reproduction is common among single-celled organisms. This topic presents detailed descriptions of binary fission, vegetative propagation and fragmentation with diagrammatic illustrations.
Important Questions on Asexual Reproduction
The “walking” fern is so named because
Sporulation is a type of asexual reproduction.
Sporulation is a type of asexual reproduction pattern exhibited by Amoeba.
Which of the following organism/s show/s multiple fission?
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Gemmule formation is a common mode of asexual reproduction in _____.(Sponges, Hydra, Amoeba, Yeast)
Which group of lichens do NOT produce spores?
In Penicillium, the asexual reproduction takes place by
Sporangiospores are the asexual reproductive structures of sponges.
Give one word for the asexual reproductive structures of Hydra.
The asexual reproductive structures of Penicillium is
Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. Similarly,
Aspergillus reproduces by
Amoeba reproduces by binary fission. Similarly,
(i) Sponge reproduces by
What is the role of encystation in reproduction?
Name the vegetative propagules of onion.
Meiosis is a must in asexual reproduction.
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Water hyacinth reproduces vegetatively through _____ (offsets/buds).
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_____ (Clones/Mutants) are a group of genetically similar cells or organisms produced by asexual methods from same parent.
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In sweet potato, vegetative propagation takes place through _____. (roots/stems)
