SCIENCE 7 Q2_W6

Activity : Reproduction
Name: _________________________ Yr & Section: ________________
Can one become two?
Objectives
After you have performed this activity, you should be able to:
1. describe how Protococcus reproduce.
2. explain what fission is.
3. infer the characteristics of the offspring of Protococcus.

Since microscope is not available at home I have here a prepared picture for
you to analyze how Protococcus viewed under the microscope.

Viewed under the microscope

Protococcus is a round single-celled green alga. Protococcus reproduces by dividing.

Dividing cells are separated by a wall-like structure. Look for Protococcus cells that are
dividing. Draw the dividing Protococcus cells that you have identified. This type of asexual
reproduction is called fission. The cell divides to form two identical daughter cells. Each

Guide Questions:

1. Describe a protococcus. a genus of unicellular globose chiefly terrestrial green algae

2. How protococcus reproduced they reproduce vegetively
3. Describe the characteristic of the offspring of protococcus.
They have a nucleus and a stiff cell wall made of cellulose

4. Give 2 examples of unicellular organisms that reproduce through fission.

5. Amoeba and bactieria

Construct a VENN DIAGRAM Comparing Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

Comparison of Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

In asexual reproduction, a single organism is the sole parent and the offspring is genetically
identical to the parent. In sexual reproduction, two parents produce offspring that have
unique combinations of genes. Offspring of sexual reproduction differ genetically from their

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION Both SEXUAL REPRODUCTION

siblings
Write at least 4 – 5 in each.
( Rubric/s: Accuracy – 7% / Completeness – 6% / Timeliness – 2% = 15 pts. )