can anyone tell the difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
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difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction
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Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring that are genetically unique.
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Asexual Reproduction
- Meaning- It refers to the kind of reproduction that involves only one organism.
- Organisms Involved- One parent
- Gamete- It does not occur
- Zygote- The zygote does not form
- Found In- Lower organisms
- Time period- Completes in a very short period of time
- Inheritance- Offspring inherits characteristics of one parent
- Cell Division- Only the mitosis type of cell division occurs
- Example- Bacterial fission, fragmentation, spore formation, etc.
Sexual Reproduction
- Meaning- It is a kind of reproduction where there is the involvement of one or two organisms or individuals.
- Organisms Involved- Two parents
- Gamete- Gamete formation occurs
- Zygote- Zygote forms through a fusion of gametes
- Found In- Higher invertebrates and all vertebrates
- Time period- Takes many months to complete
- Inheritance- The offspring inherits characteristics of both parents
- Cell Division- Meiosis and mitosis type of cell division occurs
- Example- Syngamy, external fertilization, conjugation
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