AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the type of asexual reproduction when the parent breaks into two distinct pieces which can live independently of each other?
A
Binary Fission
B
Budding
C
Vegetative Propagation
D
Fragmentation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction when an organism breaks into multiple fragments or smaller parts of itself. Each fragment results in the growth of a separate, individual and independent organism, which are clones of the parent organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fission. Prokaryotes (Archaea and Bacteria) reproduce asexually through binary fission, in which the parent organism divides in two to produce two genetically identical daughter organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fragmentation. In fragmentation, a body breaks into several fragments, which later develop into complete organisms. For example, a new starfish can develop from a single ray or arm. In addition to starfish, this type of reproduction is common among some worms, fungi, and plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fission. In fission (or binary fission), a parent separates into two or more individuals of about equal size. This type of reproduction is common among single-celled organisms including bacteria, archaea, and unicellular eukaryotes, such as protists and some fungi. The single cell divides into two daughter cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction where a fragment of the parent breaks off and develops into an entirely new but genetically identical individual. The parent will then regenerate, or regrow, the piece that broke off, so in the end there are two new individuals from one.

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