$A$ clone is two or more individuals which are similar:

Study the following statements and choose the correct option.
$I$. Life spans of organisms are correlated with sizes.
$II$. Death of all individuals is certain.
$III$. The organism's habitat,internal physiology,etc.,are collectively responsible for how it reproduces.
$IV$. When offspring is produced by a single parent with or without the involvement of gamete formation,it is called asexual reproduction.

Match the following:

Column – $I$	Column – $II$
$(1)$ Conidia	$(p)$ Hydra
$(2)$ Buds	$(q)$ Penicillium
$(3)$ Gemmules	$(r)$ Amoeba
$(4)$ Binary fission	$(s)$ Sponge

Select the incorrect pair.

$A$ bacterial cell divides every $1$ minute. It takes $15$ minutes for a cup to be one-fourth full. How much time will it take to fill the cup?

Why is reproduction essential for organisms? Describe its types.