Describe the two modes of reproduction. - Vidyadip

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Describe the two modes of reproduction.

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Two modes of reproduction are
(i) Asexual reproduction It does not involve the fusion of gametes, it results from multiplication of body cells from a single parent. Daughter cells are indentical to the parent. No fertilisation takes place.
(ii) Sexual reproduction It is characterised by the union of male and female gametes coming from two parents. offspring differ from the parents genetically. Fertilisation takes place.

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