16.1 Asexual Reproduction — Core Past Papers
15 Questions · Paper 2 & 3 · Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610
Section A: The Definition
Define asexual reproduction.
How many parents are involved in asexual reproduction?
Which command word best applies to the definition of asexual reproduction in Paper 2 questions?
A student writes: "Asexual reproduction produces identical offspring from two parents." Identify the two errors in this statement.
State the full Cambridge definition of asexual reproduction.
Section B: Genetic Makeup
What term describes offspring that have the exact same genetic information as their parent?
Why are offspring produced by asexual reproduction genetically identical to the parent?
State whether the following is True or False, and explain: "Offspring produced by asexual reproduction show genetic variation from their parent."
Bacteria reproduce asexually. Describe the genetic makeup of the daughter cells compared to the parent cell.
What is a clone?
Section C: Gametes
Does asexual reproduction involve the fusion of gametes?
What type of cell division is responsible for asexual reproduction?
Explain why no gametes are needed in asexual reproduction.
Compare asexual and sexual reproduction in terms of: (i) number of parents, (ii) gametes, (iii) genetic variation in offspring.
A hydra reproduces by budding. A small bud grows from the parent body and eventually detaches as a new organism. Is this asexual or sexual reproduction? Give one reason.
Master Keywords for 16.1
Asexual reproduction
Process producing genetically identical offspring from one parent
Genetically identical
Offspring with the exact same DNA as the parent
Clone
Organism genetically identical to its parent
One parent
Only a single organism is needed — no partner required
No fusion of gametes
No sex cells combine — no fertilisation occurs
Mitosis
Cell division producing genetically identical daughter cells
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · Syllabus 2026–2028 · Topic 16.1 Core
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