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Asexual Reproduction |
Is the production of offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Ex Binary Fission; Budding; Spore Formation; and Vegative Reproduction. |
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Binary Fission(Asexual) |
One cell splits into two cells, resulting on the production of two identical individuals. |
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Budding(Asexual) |
The parent produces a small bud, which detaches from the parent and developed into an identical individuals. Ex Hydra; Yeast; Corals. |
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Spore Formation(Asexual) |
Fungi and non-flowering plants produce spores. Each spore developed into a new individual that is identical to the parent. |
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Vegetative Reproduction(Asexual) |
A form of reproduction that does not involve the formation of seeds. Ex Tubers in Potatoes; Bulbs in Daffodils. |
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Sexual Reproduction |
Reproduction that involves two idividuals. |
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Gametes |
Specialized cells involved in sexual reproduction. Male gametes: sperm. Female gametes: egg cells. |
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Fertilization |
The union of a sperm cell and an egg cell. |
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Zygote |
A cell formed from fertilization. |
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Sperm Cell |
Male Sex Cell. |
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Egg Cell |
Female Sex Cell. |