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Sexual reproduction in yeast

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Yeast is a unicellular fungus which varies in shape with the species and even within the species. They may be oval, spherical and elliptical in shape. They are microscopic and appear as a pinhead under the high power of microscope. They mostly grow on media rich in sugar such as juice of grapes, sugarcane, toddy, … Read more

Methods of asexual reproduction

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It is a common method of reproduction in lower plants and animals. A single organism is involved in this method i.e. capable of reproduction. The method of reproduction where a single parent is involved and there is no fusion of male and female gamete is asexual reproduction. Sex cells or gametes are not involved. The … Read more