C1 Reproduction Reproduction is an important biological process by which an organism gives rise to another organism similar to itself. • Reproduction enables the continuity of the species generation after generation. It results in formation of genetic variation.This genetic variation is inherited during reproduction. • Reproduction involving a single parent is called asexual . • Reproduction involving two parents of opposite sexes with the fusion of male and female gametes is called sexual reproduction . Asexual reproduction In asexual reproduction, only a single parent is involved in producing offspring. As a result, the off-spring produced are identical to each another as well as to the parent. • Asexual reproduction is common among single celled organisms, and in plants and animals with relatively simple organizations. It is also seen in multi cellular organisms . ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS The most common modes of asexual reproduction seen in animals are as follows 1. Fission ...