asexual reproduction

noun

Meaning

Biological process where a single organism creates offspring identical to itself without the fusion of gametes.

Examples

Many simple organisms, such as bacteria and yeast, rely entirely on asexual reproduction to multiply.
Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction allows a single individual to produce a large number of offspring very quickly.

Synonyms: cloning, vegetative propagation, parthenogenesis, binary fission

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asexual reproduction

noun

Pronunciation: ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən

Definition

Biological process where a single organism creates offspring identical to itself without the fusion of gametes.

Examples

Many simple organisms, such as bacteria and yeast, rely entirely on asexual reproduction to multiply.
Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction allows a single individual to produce a large number of offspring very quickly.
Some species of lizards are capable of asexual reproduction, meaning they do not require a mate to lay fertile eggs.

Synonyms of asexual reproduction

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Antonyms of asexual reproduction

Words with the opposite meaning to asexual reproduction:

sexual reproduction

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