Asexual

... we were stuck as to what term would be used for an individual who could (theoretically/hypothetically, of course) impregnate themselves. Would asexual be correct, in the same way that certain jellyfish are asexual? Or is there another classification for this situation? Thank you!

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... them to give birth to more mutated children. Indeed, mutations in offspring tend to increase with the age of the parents. Since we are sexual, not asexual, a trait that caused more frequent mutations in the offspring definitely wouldn't have been favored. However, our ancestors probably gave birth ...

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... an addition of a non-functional length of DNA. Regarding whether it is a new species, I guess I don't know what constitutes a new species for an asexual organism. Any ideas? Maybe I _should_ email him.

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... propagation. 2b Clones are genetically identical individuals. Are the products of vegetative propagation clones? Explain your answer.  Ans  2a is asexual reproduction in plants. An example of natural vegetative propagation that involve the stem are buttercups. Runners are horizontal stems that ...

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... but definitely increase reproductive chances. A more prolific bacterial strain is undergoing sexual selection. The term dates back to before asexual reproduction was really considered in natural systems.

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