Asexual Reproduction
Biology: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 6.1.4
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:
No gamete fusion
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Only one parent
Cells divide by mitosis
- The two sets of chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell. Then, the nucleus divides into two.
Offspring are clones
Test yourself on Asexual Reproduction
Why are the offspring produced by asexual reproduction genetically identical to the parent?
A single-celled organism reproduces asexually by mitosis. What can be concluded about the two new cells it produces?
Which types of organisms commonly reproduce by asexual reproduction?
What happens to the parent's genetic information when its cells divide by mitosis during asexual reproduction?