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MODES OF ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

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                                  MODES OF ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction in which, a new offspring is produced from a single parent. The offspring produced are identical to each other, both physically as well as genetically. They are the exact copies of their parent cell. Hence, they are called clones. Asexual reproduction is observed in both unicellular and multicellular organisms. Features of Asexual Reproduction Single parent involved No gamete formation or fertilization The whole process takes place in a small period of time Rapid multiplication and growth Limited variation (genetically similar) Modes of Asexual Reproduction Organisms choose to reproduce asexually by different means. Some of the asexual methods are binary fission (e.g. Amoeba, bacteria), budding (e.g. Hydra), fragmentation (e.g. Planaria), spore formation (e.g. ferns) and vegetative propagation (e.g. Onion). Fission Fission means division. During asexual

CELL ORGANELLES

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                                            CELL ORGANELLES A small organ-like structure present inside the cell is called a cell organelle. It has a particular structural makeup and performs a specific function. Depending upon the presence or absence of membrane, cell organelles can be classified into three categories, namely: Without membrane : Some cell organelles like ribosomes are not bounded by any membrane. They are present in prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic organisms. Single membrane-bound:  Some organelles are bounded by a single membrane. For example, vacuole, lysosome, Golgi Apparatus, Endoplasmic Reticulum etc. They are present only in a eukaryotic cell. Double membrane-bound : Cell organelles like mitochondria and chloroplast are double membrane-bound organelles. They are present only in a eukaryotic cell. https://www.toppr.com/guides/biology/the-fundamental-unit-of-life/cell-organelle/ Cell Organelle Occurrence/ Characteristic & Structure