Module 2 Asexual reproduction

___ creation of offspring from a single parent. Has an advantage in consistently favorable conditions. ____ produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell. Occurs in prokaryotes

forms a new organism from a small projection growing on the surface of the parent. splitting of the parent into pieces that each grow into a new organism Forms a new plant from the modification of a stem or underground structure

Cells develop into their mature forms through the process of ____ This is determined by the cell’s location in a ____ Outer: Middle: Inner:

____ have the ability to divide and renew while maintaining an undifferentiated form that can diverge

Classification of stem cells: growing into any other cell type ex. Growing into any cell type but the first type ex. Growing into closely related cells ex.

Although difficult to isolate and grow, adult stem cells can prevent ____ ____ can be grown in a culture

Stem cells are currently used to treat ____ and ____