Types of Reproduction

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is binary fission?

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A form of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two equal parts, each becoming a new organism.

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What is budding?

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A type of asexual reproduction where a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism.

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What is vegetative propagation?

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A form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals arise from vegetative parts like stems, roots, or leaves.

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What is cloning?

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A method of asexual reproduction that produces a genetically identical copy of an organism.

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What is regeneration?

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The process by which some organisms can regrow lost body parts, and in some cases, can lead to the formation of a new individual.

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What is sexual reproduction?

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A type of reproduction that involves the fusion of male and female gametes, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.

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What is a gamete?

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A reproductive cell (sperm or egg) that carries half the genetic information of an organism.

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What is an egg cell?

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The female gamete in sexual reproduction, which is larger and contains nutrients for the developing embryo.

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What is a sperm cell?

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The male gamete in sexual reproduction, which is smaller and designed to fertilize the egg cell.