Question

Describe the different methods of asexual reproduction. Give examples.

Answer 1

The different methods of asexual reproduction:
Vegetative propagation:
It is a type of asexual reproduction in which new plants are produced from roots, stems, leaves and buds.

Budding:
Organisms such as Hydra, a bud develops as an outgrowth at one specific site. These buds develop into tiny individuals and when fully mature, detach from the parent body and become new independent individuals.

Fragmentation:
When water and nutrients are available algae grow and multiply rapidly and breaks up into two or more fragments. These fragments or pieces grow into new individuals.

Spore formation:
The spores are asexual reproductive bodies. Each spore is covered by a hard protective coat to withstand unfavourable conditions such as high temperature and low humidity. So they can survive for a long time. Under favourable conditions, a spore germinates and develops into a new individual.