asexually
Reproducing without partners
Asexually describes reproduction or propagation that occurs without sex—that is, without the fusion of genetic material from two parents.
Many plants reproduce asexually through cuttings, runners, or bulbs, producing offspring genetically identical to the parent.
Single-celled organisms like bacteria divide asexually.
The term also describes behavior or identity lacking sexual attraction or interest: She identifies as asexual and lives asexually, uninterested in romantic partnerships.
Nuclear division producing identical cells
- buddingDeveloping from an outgrowth
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- binary fissionAsexual splitting into two
- fragmentationBreaking into smaller pieces
parthenogenesis · sporulation · cloning · division · regeneration · fission · proliferation · splitting
Duplicating genetic material
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
- genesUnits of heredity
- mutationPermanent DNA alteration
cloning · identical · genotype · genome · nucleotide · cell division · daughter cells · somatic
Act of spreading widely
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- stolonNode-sprouting ground stem
- tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir
- bulbRounded storage organ
corm · runner · cutting · grafting · layering · tissue culture · offshoot · sucker
Feels no romantic attraction
- aceSingle-pip card
- celibateAbstaining from sex
- nonpartneredWithout a romantic companion
- platonicFriendly without romance
abstinent · nonsexual · demisexual · allosexual · spectrum · LGBTQ · orientation · queer
mitosis
Nuclear division producing identical cells
- buddingDeveloping from an outgrowth
- sporesAsexual reproductive bodies
- binary fissionAsexual splitting into two
fragmentation · parthenogenesis · sporulation · cloning · division · regeneration · fission · proliferation · splitting · self-replication
DNA replication
Duplicating genetic material
- chromosomesGene-bearing nuclear structures
- mitosisNuclear division producing identical cells
- genesUnits of heredity
mutation · cloning · identical · genotype · genome · nucleotide · cell division · daughter cells · somatic · diploid
propagation
Act of spreading widely
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
- stolonNode-sprouting ground stem
- tuberUnderground nutrient reservoir
bulb · corm · runner · cutting · grafting · layering · tissue culture · offshoot · sucker · division
aromantic
Feels no romantic attraction
- aceSingle-pip card
- celibateAbstaining from sex
- nonpartneredWithout a romantic companion
platonic · abstinent · nonsexual · demisexual · allosexual · spectrum · LGBTQ · orientation · queer
asexuallysexually
Relating to carnal acts
erotically · sensually · libidinously · lustfully · carnally
- asexual reproductionSingle-parent cloning process