Reproduction, the genome and gene expression - AQA Asexual and sexual reproduction in organisms

Reproduction occurs in all organisms. DNA is important, as it allows new proteins to be synthesised. Mutations in the DNA can have serious implications.

Part ofBiology (Single Science)Inheritance, variation and evolution

Organisms which use asexual and sexual reproduction

Some organisms reproduce by sexual and asexual reproduction, but this depends on the particular circumstances.

Sexual reproductionAsexual reproduction
Fungi reproduce sexually to generate variationFungi release spores by asexual reproduction
Plants use sexual reproduction to produce seedsPlants such as strawberries reproduce asexually by sending out runners, or daffodils when their bulbs divide
Malarial parasites reproduce sexually in the host mosquitoMalarial parasites reproduce asexually in the human host
Sexual reproductionFungi reproduce sexually to generate variation
Asexual reproductionFungi release spores by asexual reproduction
Sexual reproductionPlants use sexual reproduction to produce seeds
Asexual reproductionPlants such as strawberries reproduce asexually by sending out runners, or daffodils when their bulbs divide
Sexual reproductionMalarial parasites reproduce sexually in the host mosquito
Asexual reproductionMalarial parasites reproduce asexually in the human host
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