Molecular Genetics Long Answer 2 - Describe 3 different types of Asexual Reproduction. Also, describe parthenogenesis and give an example in what animal it occurs in. (5)

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Mitosis - is a body cell. Produces 2 daughter cells identical to the parent

2

Budding - yeast/jellyfish. Budding forms a new organism from a small protection growing on the surface of the parent

3

Cloning - creates an identical copy of the original parent organism. Happens in laboratory settings

Parthenogenesis

Is when a female can produce an offspring without needing a male.  Ex Ants

Explain the importance of DNA for life. (4)

DNA is important for life because it carries the instructions of how cells can make proteins, and they do all the work inside our bodies. It helps cells grow and repair and pass traits from parents to offspring. Without DNA, cells wouldnt know what to do with no instructions.