Budding
Budding is a type of asexual reproduction in which a small outgrowth develops on the parent and later separates into a new individual.
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Teacher explanation
In budding, the new organism begins as a tiny bud on the parent body. The bud grows by cell division, develops into a small individual, and then detaches when it is mature. Hydra and yeast are standard Class 10 examples.
Example
Yeast reproduces by budding when a small bud appears on the parent cell and grows before separation.
Simple analogy
Bud first, baby later.
Common confusion
Students often confuse budding with binary fission. Budding does not split the parent into two equal parts; it forms a small outgrowth first.
Exam tip
Look for a small bulge or outgrowth in the question. That is the clue for budding.
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