Question

Write any three points of difference between asexual and sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Asexual Reproduction:

1. It occurs in lower invertebrates and lower chordates and plants with simple organisations.

 

2. It is always uni-parental.

3. Gametes are not formed.

4. No fertilization.

5. It involves only mitosis.

 

6. Daughter organisms are genetically identical to the parent.

7. Multiplication occurs rapidly.

8. Since there is no variation, so it does not contribute to evolution of the species.

Sexual Reproduction:

1. It occurs almost in all types of animals and mostly in higher plants.

 

2. It is usually bi-parental.

3. Gametes are always formed.

4. Fertilization takes place.

5. It involves both meiosis and mitosis.

 

6. Daughter organisms genetically differ from the parents.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Asexual Reproduction || Sexual reproduction

(i) One parent is involved. (i) Two parents are involved.

(ii) New generation is identical or true copy of their parent. (ii) New born are similar to their parents.

(iii) It doesn’t require the formation of gametes. (iii) It requires the formation of gametes.

(iv) Special organs for reproduction are not required. (iv) Special organs for reproduction are required.

(v) Examples: Potato, Jasmine, Rose, Yeast, Bryophyllum etc. (v) Examples: Mangoes, coconut, Hibiscus etc.

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