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Asexual Reproduction

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Asexual Reproduction

Asexual reproduction is the process of reproduction that forms genetically identical offspring from only one parent. Asexual reproduction is common in single-celled organisms and some plants. There are four key features of asexual reproduction:

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Cells divide by mitosis

  • The two sets of chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell. Then, the nucleus divides into two.

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