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 is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria. Many eukaryotic organisms including plants, animals, and fungi can also reproduce asexually.

Detailed explanation-3: -A large percentage of microorganisms, the prokaryotes (those without a nucleus) reproduce asexually. Bacteria and archaea primarily reproduce using binary fission. One cell simply splits into two identical cells. If circumstances are right, some bacteria can split in just 20 minutes.