Reproduction : How Life Continues
CBSE · Class 9 · Science
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Reproduction is the biological process by which living beings produce new individuals of their own kind. It ensures the continuation of life on Earth. Living organisms reproduce in two main ways: asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces gene
Key Concepts
Reproduction is the process by
Reproduction is the process by which living beings produce new individuals of their own kind. It allows life to continue from one generation to the ne
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and produces genetically identical individuals. It is fast and common in organisms such as yeast, hydra
Vegetative propagation is a type
Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction in plants where new plants arise from vegetative parts such as stems, leaves or roots. Potato
In hydra
In hydra, repeated cell division at a specific site produces a small outgrowth called a bud. The bud enlarges and separates to live independently. Yea
Fungi such as Rhizopus and Aspergillus
Fungi such as Rhizopus and Aspergillus reproduce by spores. Spores are produced in huge numbers, are lightweight and usually single-celled, so they sp
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of reproduction in living organisms.
- Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
- Describe vegetative propagation, budding, spore formation and tissue culture.
- Explain how meiosis helps maintain chromosome number in sexual reproduction.
- Identify the parts of a flower and explain pollination and fertilisation.
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- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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