Question
Distinguish between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction. (two points)

Answer

Sexual reproductionAsexual reproduction
i.Reproduction that occurs with the help of two germ cells is called sexual reproduction.Reproduction that occurs with the help of somatic
ii.Male and female parent are necessary for sexual reproduction.This is uniparental reproduction, thus both male and female parent are not necessary.
iii.This reproduction involves both mitosis meiosis type of cell division.This reproduction occurs with the help of mitosis only.
iv.New individual formed by this method is genetically different from parents.The new individual formed by this method is genetically identical to its parent.
v.In all individuals sexual reproduction occurs by gamete formation and fertilization.Asexual reproduction occurs in different individuals by various methods like binary fission, multiple fission, budding, fragmentation, regeneration, vegetative propagation, spore formation, etc.

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