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Difference Between Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

Answer: 

Reproduction is the process of producing offspring that are genetically or biologically identical to the parent species. Generation after generation, reproduction ensures the survival of organisms. It is the most fundamental aspect of life on this planet.

Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which a single parent produces a new progeny. 

Sexual reproduction is a natural mode of reproduction in humans, animals, and the vast majority of plants. 

Difference Between the Two:

Sexual Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction

  1. Involves two parents. 
  1. Involves only one parent.
  1. Both the parents’ characteristics are inherited.

  2. Only one parent’s characteristics are inherited. 

    3. Formation of gametes is required. 

  1. Formation of gametes is not required.
  1. It requires special organs for reproduction. 

4. No requirement of special organs for reproduction.

  1. Examples include humans and animals.

5. Examples include Planaria, Amoeba, etc.