Asexual Reproduction: Diagrams & Examples
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · Papers 2, 3 & 6 · Syllabus 16.1.2
Examiner's Tip: In any question about asexual reproduction, the two golden keywords are one parent and genetically identical. If you write these, you will earn marks.
🌱 Plant Examples
Look at the diagram below showing a strawberry plant producing runners. What type of reproduction is shown?
Examine the diagram carefully before answering.
Name the part of a potato plant that is used for asexual reproduction.
A gardener cuts a piece of stem from a geranium and places it in soil. New roots grow and a new plant forms. What type of reproduction is this?
The diagram below shows a spider plant producing plantlets on long arching stems. Identify the type of reproduction and explain how you know.
Examine the diagram carefully before answering.
Which of the following correctly describes asexual reproduction in plants?
🦠 Microorganism Examples
The diagram below shows a bacterial cell dividing. Name the process and describe what happens.
Examine the diagram carefully before answering.
How do bacteria reproduce asexually?
Describe binary fission in bacteria. [3 marks]
One bacterium undergoes binary fission three times. How many bacteria are produced?
Explain why the offspring produced by binary fission are described as genetically identical. [2 marks]
🔍 Identifying Asexual Reproduction
A student is given a diagram. List THREE pieces of evidence in the diagram that show asexual reproduction is occurring. [3 marks]
Which observation in a diagram would be the strongest evidence that reproduction shown is ASEXUAL?
A diagram shows a Hydra (small aquatic animal) producing a small bud growing from its side. The bud eventually breaks off and forms a new Hydra. Explain whether this is asexual or sexual reproduction, giving reasons. [3 marks]
Which feature would NEVER be seen in a diagram of asexual reproduction?
A student investigates asexual reproduction by growing new plants from potato tubers. They plan to measure the mass of each new plant after 4 weeks. (a) Identify the independent variable. (b) Identify a control variable. (c) Predict what the student will observe about the genetic makeup of the new plants. [3 marks]
7 MCQ questions to score
Cambridge IGCSE Biology 0610 · Syllabus 16.1 · 2026-2028
Sign In to Keep Going
You've reached the end of the free preview. Sign in — and upgrade to Plus or Pro — to keep going with Biology.
Full Access
Unlock all 194 lessons