Question

Why is asexual reproduction called somatogenic reproduction?

Answer 1

Somatic cells:

1. Somatic cells are other cells than sex cells which produce identical two copies of new cells from a single mother cell.
2. They undergo miotic divisions.
3. Single parent is involved.

The reason why asexual reproduction is called somatogenic reproduction because :

1. Only the somatic part of the single parent is involved.
2. Gives birth to clones.
3. Undergoes miotic divisions.