write the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
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Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why vegetative reproduction is also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?
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Hint: Sexual reproduction is a process that makes a new organism by combining the genetic material of two organisms. Asexual reproduction is a kind of reproduction which doesn't involve the fusion of gametes or change within the number of chromosomes. Vegetative reproduction is any type of asexual reproduction.
Complete answer: The Differences between sexual and asexual reproduction are:
Sexual reproduction Asexual reproduction
It requires the fusion of the male and female gamete. It does not requires the fusion of the male and the female gamete
It involves two (usually) different individuals. It involves only one individual.
It involves germ cells of the body It involves somatic cells of the body
Offsprings produced in sexual reproduction are different from their parents. Hence, show variation. Offsprings produced in asexual reproduction are exactly similar to their parent. Hence, called clones.
They are evolutionary advantageous They are not evolutionary advantageous
Meiosis and mitosis division both take place. Only mitosis division takes place.
It is a slow process. It is a fast process.
Found in higher plants and animals. Found in only lower invertebrates and lower chordates.
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