Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that occurs without the exchange of genetic material between two individuals. In the case of euglena, a unicellular organism belonging to the kingdom Protista, asexual reproduction is an important means of propagating the species.
Euglena undergoes a process called binary fission to reproduce asexually. During this process, the euglena cell undergoes cell division, resulting in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. This process is initiated by the duplication of the euglena's DNA, followed by the separation of the cytoplasm and the cell organelles into the two daughter cells.
Binary fission is a relatively rapid process, allowing euglena to reproduce quickly and efficiently in environments that are favorable for growth. It also allows euglena to rapidly colonize new habitats, as a single cell can give rise to a large population in a short period of time.
While asexual reproduction is an effective means of reproduction for euglena, it does have its limitations. Because the offspring produced through asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent, there is little opportunity for genetic diversity within the population. This lack of diversity can make the population more susceptible to changes in the environment or to the emergence of diseases.
Despite these limitations, asexual reproduction plays an important role in the life cycle of euglena. It allows the organism to quickly and efficiently reproduce and colonize new habitats, ensuring the survival and continued existence of the species.
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All instruction will be online. Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required. Students will use the Diablo Valley College website, InSite Portal, and Student Planning tool to complete the course. Meets online Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:35-4:25pm, for live lecture. Meets online weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30am-12:35pm, for discussions and presentations.
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Please bring a print-out of your assessment results to the COUNS-095 course. All instruction will be online. Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required. This class will meet synchronously June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4 from 8:30-9:45AM with ongoing instruction provided asynchronously utilizing discussion, quizzes and videos through our learning management system CANVAS. This class will meet synchronously Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-3:50PM with ongoing instruction provided asynchronously utilizing discussion, quizzes and videos through our learning management system CANVAS. All instruction will be online.
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Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required. This class will meet synchronously June 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4 from 8:30-9:45AM with ongoing instruction provided asynchronously utilizing discussion, quizzes and videos through our learning management system CANVAS. Meets online Monday-Thursday, 4:00-5:45 pm, for live lecture. Meets online weekly on Tuesdays 12:45-3:35pm, for discussions and presentations. The instructor will e-mail students prior to the first day of instruction with detailed information on how to access and navigate the different components of the course. Access to a computer with audio and video capability is required.
