Question

How does the progeny formed from asexual reproduction differ from
those formed by sexual reproduction?


NCERT Class XII
Biology - Main Course Book

Chapter 1. Reproduction

Answer 1

 PROGENY FORMED FROM ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION-
 (1)-  asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of male and female gametes. organisms undergoing this kind of reproduction produce offspring that are morphologically and genetically identical to them.
(2)- offspring thus produce do not show variations and are called clones.
PROGENY FORMED FROM SEXUAL REPRODUCTION-
the opposite of the asexual reproduction.

Answer 2

Answer:

The progeny formed by asexual reproduction involves a single parent and are genetically identical to the parent whereas the progeny formed by sexual reproduction are formed when male and female gametes fuse together and are genetically unique.