what is reproduction? write the types of reproduction
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Reproduction means to reproduce. It is a biological process by which an organism reproduces an offspring who is biologically similar to the organism. Reproduction enables and ensures the continuity of species, generation after generation. It is the main feature of life on earth.
There are 2 types of reproduction :-
1) Asexual Reproduction
2) Sexual Reproduction
The production of new individuals by their parents is known as reproduction. Reproduction is one of the most important characteristics of living organisms. Reproduction is essential for the survival of a species on the earth. ensures the continuity of life on the earth. In this chapter, we shall learn how reproduction takes place in animals.
There are two modes of reproduction in animals.
(i) Sexual Reproduction
(ii) Asexual Reproduction
1. Sexual Reproduction: The production of a new animal by the existing two parents, by the fusion of their gametes, is called sexual reproduction. It involves the fusion of a male gamete with a female gamete which leads to the formation of a zygote, that develops into a new individual. Fishes, frogs, cows, dogs, horses, human beings, etc., reproduce by sexual reproduction.
2. Asexual Reproduction: The production of new animals by a single parent without the involvement of gametes is called asexual reproduction. Since fusion of gametes is not involved, zygotes are not formed in asexual reproduction. The young ones produced are the exact copy of their parents. Amoeba, Hydra, yeast, etc., reproduce by asexual reproduction.