Production of new individuals along a leaf margin of the miracle leaf plant (Kalanchoe pinnata). The small plant in front is about 1 cm (0.4 in) tall. The concept of "individual" is obviously stretched by this asexual reproductive process.

Two Ways to Make More Life

Reproduction creates new organisms, but life uses two very different routes. It can copy one parent, or combine genetic material from two parents.

Reproduction: Asexual vs Sexual

Production of new individuals along a leaf margin of the miracle leaf plant (Kalanchoe pinnata). The small plant in front is about 1 cm (0.4 in) tall. The concept of "individual" is obviously stretched by this asexual reproductive process.

The Copy Route

In asexual reproduction, one organism makes a genetically similar or identical copy of itself. No second organism needs to contribute genetic material.

Reproduction: Asexual vs Sexual

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