ASEXUAL

P R E S E N TAT I O N

REPRODUCTION IN
ANIMALS
G R O U P

LIFE SCIENCE
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CONTENTS

R E P R O D U C T I O N
Definition of Asexual Reproduction Cell division
Importance of Mitosis
Examples of Animals that undergo asexual
Reproduction Advantages and Disadvantages of
Types of Asexual Reproduction Asexual Reproduction
 ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Asexual reproduction is the type of reproduction where

offspring are produced without the fusion of male and
female gametes. It is a reproduction process where only
one individual makes its progeny without exchanging
genetic material with another individual.
 ANIMALS THAT UNDERGO
ASEXUALLY

aphids, flatworms, hydra, ants, bees,

parasitic wasps, coral and starfish. In
addition, Shark and Honey bees
TYPES OF ASEXUAL
REPRODUCTION
 TYPES OF ASEXUAL
REPRODUCTION
0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4
FISSION
BUDDING
W R I T E W R I T E
Y O U R Y O U R FRAGMENTATION
A G E N D A A G E N D A
P O I N T P O I N T PARTHENOGENESIS
 FISSION
It is a mode of asexual reproduction where unicellular
organisms divide into two or more individuals. It is the
most primitive and simple mode of reproduction, shown by
unicellular organisms only like bacteria and protozoa. Here
the nucleus splits into two or more parts.
 BUDDING
It is a type of asexual reproduction where an outgrowth on
the surface of the parent’s body is specialized separated
and developed into a new individual. It is also called
“blastogenesis”.
 FRAGMENTATION
It is a type of asexual reproduction where the body of a mature
organism is broken into several fragments, and each fragment will then
subsequently grow into a new complete organism. It is a natural
process but usually occurs as a result of some damage to a parent’s
body.
 PARTHENOGENESIS
Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction in which an egg
develops into an individual without being fertilized. The term comes
from the Greek words parthenos (meaning virgin) and genesis
(meaning creation). Parthenogenesis occurs in both asexual animals
and plants. In animals, the embryo develops from an unfertilized egg.
 ANIMALS THAT UNDERGO
PARTHENOGENESIS
• Komodo Dragon
• Aphids
• Sharks
• Water Fleas
• Scorpion
• Mites
• Some Bees
 CELL DIVISION INVOLVED IN ASEXUAL
REPRODUCTION

MITOSIS
Mitosis is a process of cell duplication, or reproduction, during which one
cell gives rise
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to two genetically identical daughter cells. During mitosis,
a cell divides into the same diploid cell, having the exact same
characteristics and chromosomes just like the parent cell. This means that
the offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

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 CELL DIVISION INVOLVED IN ASEXUAL
REPRODUCTION

MITOSIS
In asexual reproduction, a part of an organism’s body becomes the same
organism, but smaller. This is seen in unicellular organisms like bacteria
and some multicellular organisms as well. There are several different
methods of asexual reproduction, including binary fission, fragmentation,
and budding.

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 CELL DIVISION INVOLVED IN ASEXUAL
REPRODUCTION

MITOSIS
In binary fission, the parent organism splits into two separate organisms.
In fragmentation, the parent organism is split into multiple parts, each
capable of growing into a new organism. In budding, a new organism
grows out of the parent organism.

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 IMPORTANCE OF MITOSIS
• Cell Duplication
• Asexual Reproduction
• Growth and Development
• Sustaining Population
• Genetic Identicality
 CELL DUPLICATION
Mitosis is a phase of the cell cycle in which a cell’s nucleus is
divided into two nuclei, each with an equal quantity of genetic
material. This is a type of cell division that occurs during asexual
reproduction in unicellular organisms.

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 ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Asexual reproduction is a method of reproduction in which a new

offspring is produced without the fusion of gametes or without
changing the number of chromosomes. In mitosis, the chromosomes
do not reduce to half of the numbers, and no sperm and ovum are
required.
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 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Mitosis helps in the growth and differentiation of asexually

reproducing organisms. By repeated mitosis division of cells, the
somatic cells increase in number. The cells are differentiated into
different kinds of tissues for the body of organisms.

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 SUSTAINING POPULATION

Mitosis is the key process that sustains populations of asexual

organisms. It allows for some organisms to maintain alternating life
stages (asexual and sexual, such as fungi)

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 GENETIC IDENTICALITY

Mitosis is incredibly important in asexual reproduction because it is

the process that enables a single parent cell to divide and produce
offspring that are genetically identical to itself.

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 MITOSIS

Lastly, without mitosis, asexual reproduction would not be possible.

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VANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ASEXUAL REPRODUCT
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 Identification

1. Is the primary method that keeps asexual

organism populations alive. It enables some
species to have alternating life stages.
 Identification

2. Is a type of reproduction that produces

offspring without the union of male and female
gametes. It is a form of reproduction in which
only one individual produces offspring without
exchanging genetic material with another.
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3. In _______The parent organism divides

into two distinct organisms.
 Identification

4. You are a marine biologist studying starfish.

You notice that a starfish that was accidentally
cut into pieces by a boat propeller is growing
into a new starfish from each piece. What type
of asexual reproduction is this an example of?
 True or False

5. Sharks, Komodo Dragons, Planarians,

Hydra, Amoeba, Liza, Corals, Hydra, and
Molluscs are all animals that undergo
asexual reproduction.
 Identification

6. It is often called the “virgin creation”

7. What is parthenogenesis?
A. A type of sexual reproduction involving the
development of a female gamete without fertilization.
B. A type of asexual reproduction involving the
development of a female gamete without fertilization.
C. A type of sexual reproduction involving the development
of a male gamete without fertilization.
D. A type of asexual reproduction involving the
development of a male gamete without fertilization.
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8. It is a sort of asexual reproduction in which an

overgrowth on the parent's body's surface is
specially detached and developed into a new
individual. It is also called as ______?
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9. It is a sort of asexual reproduction in which the

body of a mature organism is divided into many
fragments, each of which grows into a new full
organism. It is a natural process that usually occurs
as a result of some kind of bodily injury to a parent.
 Identification

10. It is branch of science that deals with the

study of living organism and life processes.