CHAPTER 14
REPRODUCTION IN
PLANTS
CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING ORGANISMS
WHAT IS REPRODUCTION?
 It is a biological process in which an
organism gives rise to young ones
(offspring) similar to itself.
 Reproduction enables the continuity of the
species, generation after generation.
TYPES OF REPRODUCTION
REPRODUCTION IN STRAWBERRY
RUNNER OR
STOLON
STRAWBERRY RIPENING
STRAWBERRY REPRODUCTIVE
PARTS
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN
POTATO
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN LOWER
ORGANISMS - BACTERIA
HYDRA
• Hydra is a multicellular animal. It occurs in
freshwater, either in flowing or standing
waters.
• They tolerate a wide range of conditions from
depths up to 350 metres in lakes, or in
shallow, fast-flowing streams.
• They attach themselves to solid surfaces
such as stones, twigs, or vegetation.
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN HYDRA
BENEFITS/ADVANTAGES OF
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION