Reprodection
Definition:
Reproduction is the process by which living things make new living things of their own kind.
Importance:
It keeps living things from dying out
Helps increase the number of living things
Life continues from generation to generation.
Types of Reproduction:
Sexual Reproduction – involves two parents (male and female).
Example: Humans, dogs, birds
Asexual Reproduction – involves one parent only.
Example: Amoeba, plants from cuttings
Interesting points:
All living things reproduce to keep their species alive.
Amoeba reproduces by splitting into two – it’s like magic!
Some plants can grow a new plant from just a leaf or stem.
Animals have babies that look like them but are not exactly the same.
Reproduction can be sexual (two parents) or asexual (one parent).
Cilia in tiny organisms like Paramecium act like tiny oars to move food for survival.
Life continues generation after generation because of reproduction.
Fun Fact:
Some plants can grow a new plant from just a leaf or stem!