Types of Asexual Reproduction

• Binary fission involves cell division to produce two identical daughter cells, while mitosis produces genetically identical diploid cells that can develop into new organisms.
• MULTIPLE FISSION - The splitting of a nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei inside of a protective resistant cyst, in which each nucleus develops a cytoplasm thus forming spores.

  The parent wall breaks up releasing the spores in favorable conditions.
• FRAGMENTATION: (aka regeneration) is the process in which lost body parts are replaced or a new individual grows from that piece.
• BUD FORMATION: Involves the formation of small outgrowths called buds on the surface of an adult plant or animal. These buds grow into complete individuals without going through metamorphosis. Budding occurs in some animals such as yeast, hydra, starfishes, coral, etc
• SPORE FORMATION IN RHIZOPUS: Spores are produced in the reproductive sac like structures called sporangium, which burst open releasing the spores which germinate under suitable condition.
• PARENTHOGENISIS: an unfertilized egg develops into offspring, its mainly common in fishes, frogs and insects.

  e.g; the unfertilized eggs of queen bees develop into haploid males, while the fertilized into diploid females
• CLONING: the process of producing identical copies of an organism by transferring its genetic material to a host cell