2025-02-24 (February 24)

Science

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  1. Budding – In this process, a parent organism forms a small outgrowth or "bud" that develops into a new individual. The bud eventually detaches and grows independently. This occurs in organisms like yeast and Hydra, where the offspring is always genetically different from the parent.

  2. Binary Fission – Single-celled organisms like bacteria reproduce by splitting into two equal halves. The parent cell replicates its DNA and divides, producing two genetically unique daughter cells.

  3. Fragmentation – Some organisms, such as starfish and flatworms, can reproduce when a part of their body breaks off and regenerates into a completely new organism. This requires specialized reproductive organs to function properly.

  4. Parthenogenesis – Certain insects, reptiles, and amphibians can produce offspring from an unfertilized egg. The offspring always develop as males, ensuring genetic variation in the population.

  5. Sporulation – Some fungi, algae, and bacteria reproduce by forming spores, which are resistant structures that can survive harsh conditions. These spores fuse with others to form a new organism.