What is Asexual Reproduction?

Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction where offspring are produced from a single parent, without the fusion of gametes from two individuals. Types of asexual reproduction include:

• Binary fission: Division of a single-celled organism into two identical offspring, as seen in bacteria and amoebas.
• Budding: Growth of a new organism from an outgrowth or bud on the parent organism, common in yeast and hydra.
• Fragmentation: Breakage of the parent organism into fragments, each of which develops into a new individual, observed in certain flatworms and starfish.
• Sporulation: Formation of specialized reproductive cells called spores, which develop into new individuals, seen in molds, fungi, and some plants.
• Regeneration: Regrowth of lost or damaged body parts into complete organisms, as seen in planarians and some species of lizards and starfish.

Relevant Links:

• Asexual Reproduction – Definition, Characteristics, Types, Examples
• Types of Asexual Reproduction
• Asexual Reproduction In Plants
• How Animals Reproduce?
• Do Organisms Create Exact Copies of Themselves? – Class 10 Notes
• Do Bacteria Reproduce Sexually or Asexually? – Bacteria Reproduction