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Reproduction in animals — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReproduction in animals3 Marks
Question
What is meant by ‘reproduction’? why is it essential?
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Answer

Reproduction is one of the important characteristics of living things. The ability of organism to produce young ones of its own kind is called reproduction. It is essential for the continuation of a species.

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