What is budding?

Budding is a type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops as an outgrowth or bud on the body of the parent organism.

The bud grows gradually through repeated cell division and remains attached to the parent until it becomes mature. Once fully developed, it separates and lives independently.

This method of reproduction is commonly seen in organisms such as Hydra and yeast.

Budding allows organisms to reproduce quickly under favorable conditions and produce offspring that are genetically similar to the parent.