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Asexual reproduction used by prokaryotes such as bacteria is called binary fission. This is the dividing of a cell into two new cells.

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What is it called when offspring are produced from two parents?

I believe you are thinking of sexual reproduction. The opposite of sexual reproduction is asexual reproduction which occurs when offspring are produced without a male. Asexual reproduction is common among certain plants and single-celled organisms like bacteria and protists. Some species of animal can switch back and forth between sexual and asexual reproduction. Turkeys are a good example of this. Female turkeys can produce fertilized eggs in the absence of a male. Aphids are also capable of producing young in the absence of a male.


What is the source of genetic variation in asexual reproduction?

Genetic variation in asexual reproduction can arise through mutations, which are random changes in the DNA sequence of an organism. These mutations can introduce new traits and diversity to the offspring, leading to genetic variation in a population. Additionally, genetic recombination can also occur in some forms of asexual reproduction, such as in organisms like bacteria, through processes like horizontal gene transfer.


Why do do organism undergo the asexual reproduction multiply faster than those that undergo sexual reproduction?

Organisms that undergo asexual reproduction can multiply faster than those that undergo sexual reproduction because asexual reproduction does not require the time and energy to find a mate. Asexual reproduction also passes on identical genetic material to offspring, allowing for rapid expansion of the population under favorable conditions.


Type of reproduction in various organisms?

There are two types of reproduction in organic lifeforms: sexual and asexual. Animals undergo sexual reproduction, which assumes two organisms procreating to produce an offspring of shared genetic material.Asexual reproduction, aka fission, spore formation, regeneration, and vegetative reproduction, produces an offspring genetically identical to its single parent -- it's also called "budding" or "sporing."Sexual reproduction produces offspring that is new and unique from the parent organisms -- as it is a combination (not a clone) of the parent genetics.Hope that helps.


What is asexual reproduction versus sexual reproduction?

Asexual reproduction is basically the act of an organism making an exact copy of itself without the help of another organism, while sexual reproduction is the act of two organisms crossing their genetics to create offspring.

Related Questions

Is bacteria asexual sexual or both?

Bacteria can reproduce through asexual means such as binary fission, where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Some bacteria can also exchange genetic material with other bacteria through a process called conjugation, which is a form of sexual reproduction in bacteria.


Do asexual reproduction occurs only in microorganisms?

No. Many plants and animals do reproduce by asexual means. But there is no exchange of genetic material in this type of reproduction.


What a life cycle is called if there's no sexual reproduction?

Asexual cycle also called imperfect stage .


When is Asexual reproduction more common?

Asexual reproduction may be prominent in bacterias. Some protists may also undergo asexual reproduction at some stage of their lives.


What is it called when offspring are produced from two parents?

I believe you are thinking of sexual reproduction. The opposite of sexual reproduction is asexual reproduction which occurs when offspring are produced without a male. Asexual reproduction is common among certain plants and single-celled organisms like bacteria and protists. Some species of animal can switch back and forth between sexual and asexual reproduction. Turkeys are a good example of this. Female turkeys can produce fertilized eggs in the absence of a male. Aphids are also capable of producing young in the absence of a male.


How does a daisy reproduces?

Daisies are able to reproduce by sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. They can also be pollinated by insects and animals.


Is Binary fission the most common form of reproduction?

Binary fission is a common form of reproduction among prokaryotic organisms, such as bacteria. However, it is not the most common form of reproduction across all organisms. Other forms of reproduction, such as sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction through budding or fragmentation, are also prevalent in different species.


What is the source of genetic variation in asexual reproduction?

Genetic variation in asexual reproduction can arise through mutations, which are random changes in the DNA sequence of an organism. These mutations can introduce new traits and diversity to the offspring, leading to genetic variation in a population. Additionally, genetic recombination can also occur in some forms of asexual reproduction, such as in organisms like bacteria, through processes like horizontal gene transfer.


Why do do organism undergo the asexual reproduction multiply faster than those that undergo sexual reproduction?

Organisms that undergo asexual reproduction can multiply faster than those that undergo sexual reproduction because asexual reproduction does not require the time and energy to find a mate. Asexual reproduction also passes on identical genetic material to offspring, allowing for rapid expansion of the population under favorable conditions.


Is budding a method of asexual reproduction?

Yes, budding is a process of asexual reproduction in plants. Yeast cells may also reproduce asexually by budding, a process wherein a protrusion or bud(extension of the cytoplasm) is produced which later detaches from the developing individuals.


This type of reproduction only requries one parent?

Asexual reproduction (also known, in animals, as parthenogenesis). Many simple organisms such as bacteria, protists and archaea reproduce by splitting. Quite a lot of plants reproduce by budding or sending up suckers, young plants which are genetically identical to the parent. Several plants do this as well as reproducing sexually, so they employ two methods. A lot of invertebrates, some fish and reptiles too, reproduce asexually, where the egg develops without sperm. Some types of shark are known to have reproduced by parthenogenesis.


Type of reproduction in various organisms?

There are two types of reproduction in organic lifeforms: sexual and asexual. Animals undergo sexual reproduction, which assumes two organisms procreating to produce an offspring of shared genetic material.Asexual reproduction, aka fission, spore formation, regeneration, and vegetative reproduction, produces an offspring genetically identical to its single parent -- it's also called "budding" or "sporing."Sexual reproduction produces offspring that is new and unique from the parent organisms -- as it is a combination (not a clone) of the parent genetics.Hope that helps.