Question

Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better chance of survival - the one reproducing asexual or the one reproducing sexually. Give reason to justify your answer

Answer 1

One main difference between sexual and a sexual reproduction is that sexual reproduction involves fusion of gametes derived through either same parent or different parents but having produced through meiosis whereas asexual reproduction occurs only by a single parent and doesn't involve meiosis. The species reproducing sexually has better chances of survival cause asexual reproduction results in offspring having the same properties whereas sexual reproduction results in variation among offsprings. Hence during adverse conditions, populations having variations along themselves have a better chance for survival.

Answer 2

• In the asexual mode of reproduction, single parent is needed for the reproduction or it is a uni-parental process.

• The sexual mode of reproduction is a bi-parental reproduction or two parents are needed for the reproduction.

SPECIES HAVING BETTER CHANCE OF SURVIVAL:

As the sexual reproduction where the two gametes are fused to form zygote. So various species or unique organisms are involved in this process and the survival rate is comparatively high for these species.