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: In '''asexual reproduction''' the only [[genetic]] [[variation]] will be due to [[Mutation|mutations]] the [[DNA]] as it is copied. | : In '''asexual reproduction''' the only [[genetic]] [[variation]] will be due to [[Mutation|mutations]] the [[DNA]] as it is copied. | ||
: [[Unicellular]] [[organism]]s generally undergo '''asexual reproduction'''. | : [[Unicellular]] [[organism]]s generally undergo '''asexual reproduction'''. | ||
| − | : Some [[multicellular]] [[organism]]s can undergo '''asexual reproduction'''. This is observed in a number of | + | : Some [[multicellular]] [[organism]]s can undergo '''asexual reproduction'''. This is observed in a number of stick insect [[species]] and has been observed in turkeys when there are no [[male]]s in the [[population]]. |
Revision as of 14:50, 3 April 2019
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Asexual reproduction is when a single organism is able to produce offspring on its own.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Asexual reproduction is when a single organism produces genetically identical offspring.
About Asexual Reproduction
- Asexual reproduction produces clones of the original organism.
- Asexual reproduction can happen more quickly than sexual reproduction as only one parent organism is needed.
- In asexual reproduction the only genetic variation will be due to mutations the DNA as it is copied.
- Unicellular organisms generally undergo asexual reproduction.
- Some multicellular organisms can undergo asexual reproduction. This is observed in a number of stick insect species and has been observed in turkeys when there are no males in the population.