AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent. The new individuals produced are genetically and physically identical to each other, i.e., they are the clones of their parents. Asexual reproduction is observed in both multicellular and unicellular organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Asexual reproduction requires only one parent. There are many types of asexual reproduction. Four major types are: 1) Binary fission: Single parent cell doubles its DNA, then divides into two cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -In asexual reproduction, one parent copies itself to form a genetically identical offspring. Sea turtles are an example of an animal that reproduces sexually, a volvox (green algae) is an example of an organism that reproduces asexually, and a brittle star can reproduce in either way.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, all unicellular organisms do not produce asexually. Paramecium undergoes asexual reproduction by budding most of the time, but under unfavorable conditions, they produce offspring sexually. Unicellular organisms can produce offspring asexually in several ways like budding, fragmentation, and multiple fission.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer: A form of asexual reproduction used by a single-celled organism to produce two identical daughter cells is binary fission.