in which form of reproduction will pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent
The form of reproduction in which pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent is known as asexual reproduction.
The form of reproduction in which pieces of the parent develop into identical copies of the parent is called asexual reproduction.
The form of reproduction you are referring to is called asexual reproduction. In asexual reproduction, a single parent organism produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself, without the involvement of gametes (reproductive cells) or the fusion of genetic material from two parents. This happens through different mechanisms:
1. Binary fission: The parent organism divides into two equal parts, producing two identical offspring. This is common in bacteria and some single-celled organisms.
2. Budding: The parent organism develops a small bud, which eventually detaches and grows into a new individual. This occurs in organisms like yeast and hydra.
3. Vegetative propagation: Certain plants can reproduce asexually by growing new individuals from their roots, stems, or leaves. Examples include strawberries and spider plants.
4. Fragmentation: Organisms can reproduce by breaking into fragments, and each piece of the parent develops into a new individual. This method is observed in flatworms and starfish.
In all these cases, the resulting offspring are genetically identical to the parent because they are derived from a single parent individual.