SCIENCE 7

2nd QUARTER
Week 5

Life Goes On:

Sexual Reproduction Vs Asexual Reproduction

Most Essential Learning Competency

⚫ Differentiate asexual from sexual reproduction in terms of:
1. number of individuals involved;
2. similarities of offspring to parents
( S7LT-llg-7 )

To the Learner
This module was specially designed to help you understand and apply the lesson
objectives. Read and follow the simple instructions as your guide.
1. Set a conducive learning space at home so you can focus on your studies.
2. Seek assistance from your parents or guardian to guide you in doing the
activities.
3. Take down important concepts and list questions you would like to ask from
your teacher.
4. Reflect and apply the concepts that you have learned.
The Writer

Expectations
At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. describe the vegetative reproduction;

2. describe the different types of asexual reproduction;
3. describe the sexual reproduction using illustrations and identify their parts
and functions; and
4. differentiate asexual from sexual reproduction using Venn diagram

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Pretest
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank provided before the number.
____ 1. Which biological process is involved in producing offspring that are genetically
like the parent organism?
A. Excretion B. Precipitation C. Respiration D. Reproduction
____ 2. Which type of asexual reproduction in which a new plant grows from a fragment
of the parent plant?
A. Cloning C. Fragmentation
B. Fission D. Vegetative Reproduction
____ 3. Which is a method of vegetative reproduction?
A. Binary Fission B. Budding C. Cutting D. Spore formation
____ 4. Which of the following is a female part of a complete flower?
A. Anther B. Filament C. Ovule D. Style
____ 5. Which is NOT considered as an advantage of asexual reproduction?
A. Asexual reproduction is faster than sexual reproduction.
B. Asexual reproduction is more time and energy efficient.
C. Asexual reproduction does not lead to genetic variation.
D. Asexual reproduction can increase rapidly when the conditions are favorable.

Looking Back
Directions: Arrange the tiles in each row to identify the term being described in each
number.
The control center of the cell. Contains
1. U S C E L U N genetic information.

It stores dissolved food and

2.
C U E A L O V minerals.

A double membrane-bound organelle

3. A P D S T L I involved in the synthesis and storage of
food.
S I
4. The other term for body cells which is
O A S C M T I responsible in mitotic cell division.
I
The process of generating genetically
I C N N L G O identified copy of a cell or an organism.

Brief
5.
Introduction
One of the characteristics of life is being able to reproduce. Reproduction is a
biological process in which organisms give rise to offspring. It plays an important role
in all living things. There are two types of reproduction; Sexual Reproduction and
Asexual Reproduction.

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 Here is a simple concept map for you to understand the difference between sexual
reproduction and asexual reproduction.

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION Involves two parents and produces

offspring that are genetically unique.

Involves the union of two

gametes
REPRODUCTION
Involves one parents and produces
offspring that are genetically identical
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION to each other and to the parents.
Types of Asexual Reproduction

VEGETATIVE FRAGMENTATION BUDDING BINARY SPORE

REPRODUCTION FISSION FORMATION

Reproduction Breaking into two or Reproducing Occurs when a parent Reproducing

through vegetative more fragments and through buds. cell splits into two through
parts. grouping. identical daughter spores in
cells of the same size. favorable
conditions.

Natural Artificial Cutting, layering (marcotting),

Grafting, and Tissue Culture

leaves, stems, roots, and eyes

Types of Artificial Vegetative Reproduction

Natural vegetative propagation happens when plants grow and develop naturally without
human intervention. An important ability that is key to enabling natural vegetative propagation
in plants is the ability to develop adventitious roots. Vegetative plant structures that arise from
plant stems include rhizomes, runners, bulbs, tubers, and corms. Tubers can also stretch
from roots. Plantlets emerge from plant leaves.

Types of Artificial Vegetative Reproduction

1. Cutting: A part of a plant, typically a stem or leaf, is cut off and planted. Adventitious
roots develop from the cuttings and a new plant form. Cuttings are sometimes treated
with hormones before being planted to induce root development.
2. Grafting: In grafting, a desired cutting or scion is attached to the stem of another plant
that remains rooted in the ground. The tissue systems of the cutting become grafted
into or integrated with the tissue systems of the base plant over time.
3. Layering (Marcotting): This method involves bending plant branches or stems so that
they touch the ground. The portions of branches or stems in contact with the ground are
then covered with soil.

Activity 1
Grow Plant, Grow More!
Objective : Describe the vegetative reproduction table by completing the table below.
The first number has been done for you.

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 Procedure

Use the information below to complete the table.

Table 1.1: Types of Vegetative Propagation

Diagram Name of organism Artificial/ Types of Vegetative
Natural Propagation
1 Azalea Artificial layering

1 The stem of azalea is bent 4

down until it touches the
soil. The stem is then cut
once it develops roots and
grows into a new plant.

2
The stem of camellia is cut and then
fitted on another strong plant and
A kataka taka plant will
covered with grafting wax.
produce a whole new
plant if a piece of leaf is
place into water or soil.
5

A part of stem of the rose is cut and the cut end

grows into new plant when placed in moist soil.

3
An onion grows from a shot, thick
undergrounds stem called a bulb.

KEY CONCEPT:

Propagating plants from leaves, stems and roots is known as vegetative reproduction. This is possible
due to the active division of parenchyma cells in the leaves and meristematic cells in the stems and roots.
Actively dividing cells in these plants are differentiated into various kinds of specialized cells.

There are two types of vegetative reproduction. Natural and artificial vegetative reproduction. The
main difference between the two types is that natural vegetative reproduction naturally occurs in plant
whereas artificial vegetative reproduction occurs due to the interference of man.

Source : https://pediaa.com/difference-between-natural-and-artificial-vegetative-propagation/ 4
Guide Questions:
1. What are the different parts of plant being that can undergo vegetative
reproduction?
2. How can you differentiate artificial to natural vegetative reproduction?

Activity 2
Asexual Reproduction: I Can Stand Alone!

Objective: Describe the different types of asexual reproduction using illustration.

Activity 2.1 Loop A Word: Warm Up!

Directions: Look at the pictures on the right side and locate the name of each organism
in the hidden word puzzle on the left. The words run right to the left and top to bottom.
Have fun! 1

S T A R F I S H M H D E 2
F H J J F G B V C X S W
D D F V R U T J F J K E
B N G F V E W D W V F O
H N K H T H L K E V E Z STAR FISH
J G P Y Y G H T D F R C
U D O D U F B R F D N B 3
Y E K R P F F T Y S S N
HYDRA
T D L A O R E B E R B J
F T S A D S W G H G N H
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B F A C F D G R G Y M H
N V O N I O N O Y H L G
M N Z K L G I N G E R D
ONION
P O A R E D R B B G K E
L K J H P O S A G D K R
O O P F C S W Q J U J T 5
R T B A C T E R I A G T BACTERIA
FERN

Did you know that the five organisms you’ve found in the loop of words have an
ability to reproduce by their own without the union of gametes? Yes, it’s true! This type
of reproduction is called asexual reproduction. The offspring is not a product of the
fusion of gametes from two different parents. There are different types of asexual
reproduction.
The next activity will describe the different types and how asexual reproduction
works.
Activity 2.2: Picture Analysis
Directions: All these illustrations represent asexual reproduction. Identify what type of
asexual reproduction is shown in each picture.
CAMELLIA
HYDRA
B
A

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STAR FISH AMOEBA
C RHIZOPHUS D

Types of Asexual Reproduction

Directions: Identify what type of asexual reproduction is described in each number.

Budding Vegetative reproduction Spore Formation Fragmentation Binary Fission

_____ 1. This type of asexual reproduction shows how buds grow into new individuals.
The buds may separate from their parent or remain attach to form extensive colonies.
Hydra is best example of this kind of asexual reproduction.

_____ 2. A type of asexual reproduction that shows how spores can germinate into new
individuals without fertilization.

_____3. It shows how full-grown parental organism divides into two daughter cells.
Single- celled organisms, like bacteria and some protozoan are generally produced by
this type of asexual reproduction.

_____ 4.A type of asexual reproduction that shows how parent’s body breaks up into
several pieces or fragments. The fragments develop into new organisms. This type of
asexual reproduction is the common method in plant and animal kingdom.

_____ 5. This type of asexual reproduction shows how parts of plant give rise to new
plants. This type of asexual reproduction occurs through natural and even artificial
ways.

Guide Questions:
1. What are the different types of asexual reproduction?

2. Why asexual reproduction does not promote variety of organisms?

Activity 3
Sexual Reproduction: Two are Better than One!

Objective: Describe sexual reproduction using illustrations and identify their parts and
functions.

Directions: Read the poem below and use it as your guide to answer the activity.

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 Parts of Flower
By Mr. Parr

Pistil is the term we use for the carpels Receptacle flower parts attach
Each and every one has ovaries inside Sepals enclose buds before they hatch
Sitting in the ovules, eggs-reproductive cells Petals show, yeah, yeah, yeah
The style tube at the top stigma opens wide It's red, pink, blue, and white

Receptacle flower parts attach It's the parts of flowers

Sepals enclose buds before they hatch Angiosperms, angiosperms
Petals show, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, purple, yellow, white
It's red, pink, blue, and white It's the parts of flowers

Filament and anther Pollen is spreading here

Together makes stamen Grains are landing on stigma here
Produces pollen make the male cells here Pollen tubes grow here
Open up stigma bees flying they will pollinate Sperm fertilizes eggs here
And bees spread pollen from here to there
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qKWw7JcXCY

What are the parts of flower stated in the poem?

1. 4. 7. 10.
2. 5. 8.
3. 6. 9.

The purpose of the flower is for sexual reproduction. The reproductive parts of the flower that
are necessary for reproduction are the stamen for male and carpel for female. If a flower possessed
both male and female parts, it is called a perfect flower. On the other hand, it is considered as an
imperfect flower if it only possessed one of the reproductive parts.

Activity 3.1: The Perfect Match Making

Directions: Match the flower parts to its correct function.

PARTS FUNCTIONS
A. It produces and contains
___1. Petals unfertilized seeds.

___2. Ovary B. Typically, green and leaf-like. It

protects the interior flower while it
___3. Sepal emerges.

___4. Filaments C. Often brightly colored and exist to

attract pollinators.
___5. Stigma
D. It is often sticky in texture. Its job
is to capture pollen.

E. The tin tubular part of the stamen

https://awkwardbotany.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/flower-anatomy.jpg that extends and supports the
pollen sac at the top.

Activity 3.2; Gender Reveal

Directions: Based on the poem, determine whether the parts belong to male or female
reproductive organ of a flower. Write M for male and F for female.

_____ 1. Filaments _____ 3. Style ______ 5. Stigma

_____2. Ovary ______4. Anther

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 Activity 4

Sexual Reproduction VS Asexual Reproduction

Objective: Differentiate asexual from the sexual reproduction using Venn diagram.

Directions:
Determine which phrases in the box refer to sexual reproduction and which ones
refer to asexual reproduction. Fill in USING THE NUMBERS with the terms under the
correct heading of each circles. Write in the overlapping part of the circles the terms that
refer to both sexual and asexual reproduction. The first number has been done for you.

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

BOTH

1.One parent 6. Very little chance of genetic variation

2. Genetic variation in offspring 7 Cells divide by fission, budding, or fragmentation

3. Forms of reproduction 8. Results in fertilization

4. Produces offspring 9. Involves plants, fungi and animals

5. No formation of gametes 10. Two parents

Check Your Understanding

Critical Thinking Questions:

Directions: Answer the questions below.

1. Lizards undergo regeneration when its tail was cut. It is called autotomy.
Why is it not considered as asexual reproduction?

2. Human civilization was founded on the ability of people to grow their plants.
Why is plant reproduction important to man?

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 Remember

Receptacles – Sits at the top of a stalk underneath the main portion of the flower.

Scion – a detached shoot or twig cut for grafting.

Self-pollination – Occurs when the pollen from the anther is deposited on the stigma of the
same flower, or another flower of the same plant.

Spores – a reproductive cell capable of developing into a new individual without fusion with
another reproductive cell.

Posttest
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank
provided before the number.
____ 1. Which of the following refers to the process by which new organisms are produced
from a parent organism?
A. Excretion B. Precipitation C. Respiration D. Reproduction
____ 2. Which type of reproduction involves of union of gametes?
A. Asexual B. Fragmentation C. Pollination D. Sexual reproduction
____ 3. Which of the following is a natural vegetative reproduction?
A. Bulbs B. Cutting C. Grafting D. Layering
____4. Which parts of the flower is directly involved in sexual reproduction?
A. Petals and pollen grains C. pistil and stamen
B. Pistil and petals D. stamen and sepals
____ 5. Which is NOT an advantage of asexual reproduction?
A. Fast growth and development
B. Genetic variation
C. Perpetuation of successful organism.
D. Production of numerous offspring.

Reflection
Directions: Fill out the boxes with your reflective learning statement

This lesson taught me… I came to realize that… I can educate others
by…

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 SCIENCE 7 -ANSWER SHEET
Quarter 2 : Week 5

Name: ____________________________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Teacher: _______________

Learning Competency: __________________________________________________________

Pretest
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ____________ 5.__________

Looking Back
1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. _____________5. _________

Activity 1- Grow Plant ! Grow More !

Diagram Name of organism Artificial/ Natural Types of Vegetative Propagation

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Activity 2.1 – Loop A Word : Warm UP Activity 2.2 – Loop A Word : Warm UP
S T A R F I S H M H D E A._____ 1. ____
F H J J F G B V C X S W B._____ 2. ____
D D F V R U T J F J K E C._____ 3. ____
B N G F V E W D W V F O
D._____ 4. ____
H N K H T H L K E V E Z
E._____ 5. ____
J G P Y Y G H T D F R C
U D O D U F B R F D N B
Y E K R P F F T Y S S N Activity 3. – Parts of A Flower
T D L A O R E B E R B J
F T S A D S W G H G N H 1._____ 2. ______ 3. _______ 4. ______ 5. ______
B F A C F D G R G Y M H 6._____ 7. ______ 8. _______ 9. ______ 10. ______
N V O N I O N O Y H L G
M N Z K L G I N G E R D Activity 3.1
P O A R E D R B B G K E
1._____ 2. ______ 3._____ 4._____ 5._______
L K J H P O S A G D K R
O O P F C S W Q J U J T Activity 3.2
R T B A C T E R I A G T 1._____ 2. ______ 3._____ 4._____ 5._______

Activity 4
Check Your Understanding

1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________

Posttest
1. ___________ 2. ___________ 3. ___________ 4. ___________ 5. _____________

Reflection
This lesson taught me… I came to realize that… I can educate others
by…