Question
State the main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
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Answer
The main differences between asexual and sexual reproduction are as follows
| Asexual reproduction | Sexual reproduction |
| Only one parent is needed. | Two parents, a male and a female are required. |
| Offspring are identical to their parents. | Offspring exhibit variation with respect to their parents. |
| No seed is formed. Fragmentation, budding, spore formation, vegetative propagation are its different types. | Seeds are formed due to the fusion of male and female gametes. |
| Spirogyra, yeast, moulds and potato exhibit asexual reproduction. | Fruit bearing plants, like mango and China rose, reproduce sexually. |
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