Question
Give one difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Answer

 
Asexual Reproduction
 
Sexual Reproduction
1
It occurs in lower invertebrates and lower chordates and plants with simple organisations.
1
It occurs almost in all types of animals and mostly in higher plants.
2
It is always uni-parental.
2
It is usually bi-parental.
3
Gametes are not formed.
3
Gametes are always formed
4
Multiplication occurs rapidly.
4
Multiplication is not as rapid as in asexual reproduction.

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