AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Mitosis is a type of cell division where one cell divides to produce two new cells that are genetically identical. Asexual reproduction is a very rapid process, and it does not require a great deal of energy. In fact, binary fission in some bacteria can happen in as short a time as 20 minutes!

Detailed explanation-2: -Characteristics of Asexual Reproduction No fertilization or gamete formation takes place. This process of reproduction occurs in a very short time. The organisms multiply and grow rapidly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Binary fission starts with a single cell that copies its DNA and then splits into two identical cells. This is a very fast and efficient way for bacteria and similar types of cells to create offspring.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scientists who study how organisms reproduce know that asexual reproduction is more efficient-for one thing, it’s about twice as fast as sexual reproduction, since every offspring can produce more.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asexual reproduction is completed in a very short period of time. Sexual reproduction can take several months to complete.