Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.

1.	Differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
Answer» Asexual Reproduction: 1. Involves only one parent 2. Only mitotic cell division takes place. 3. Off springs are genetically identical to parent. 4. Gametes are not produced Sexual Reproduction: 1. Involves two parents (male & female) 2. Both mitosis & meiosis takes place. 3. Off springs genetically differ from the parents. 4. Gametes are produced.

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Asexual Reproduction:

1. Involves only one parent

2. Only mitotic cell division takes place.

3. Off springs are genetically identical to parent.

4. Gametes are not produced

Sexual Reproduction:

1. Involves two parents (male & female)

2. Both mitosis & meiosis takes place.

3. Off springs genetically differ from the parents.

4. Gametes are produced.

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