Asexual reproduction

Table of Contents

• Asexual Reproduction
• Binary Fission
  • Amoeba
• Budding
  • Hydra
• Summary
• What’s Next?

In the previous segment, we learnt about Variation and natural selection. In this segment, we will learn about Asexual reproduction.

What is Asexual reproduction?

The process of reproduction in which only one cell is involved is called asexual reproduction. Binary fission, budding, and fragmentation are types of asexual reproduction.

What is Binary fission?

The term binary comes from ‘bi’ which means ‘two’ and ‘fission’ which means ‘dividing’. In this

type of asexual reproduction, each cell divides to form two new cells.

• Binary fission in Amoeba
  • In Amoeba the chromosomes replicate and form two sets.
  • After this, each set is pushed to the opposite ends. The cell also grows and expands.
  • The plasma membrane of the cell develops a constriction and begins to grow inwards. This process is called Cytokinesis.
  • Cytokinesis completes and divides the cell into two new cells called daughter cells

Binary fission in Amoeba