Question

Difference between Asexual reproduction & Sexual reproduction

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction:

The production of offspring by a single parent without the formation and fusion of gametes is called asexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction:

Reproduction which takes place by the fusion of two different gametes (male and female gamete) is called sexual reproduction.

Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction
1. In asexual reproduction, only one parent is involved.	1. In sexual reproduction, two parents are involved.
2. Offsprings borne in asexual reproduction have similar qualities of parents.	2. Offsprings borne in sexual reproduction is morphologically and genetically different from parents.
3. Alternation of generation is absent.	3. There is distinct alternation of generation in the life cycle of organisms.
4. There is no evolutionary significance in asexual reproduction.	4. sexual reproduction has evolutionary significance.
5. Amoeba, Planaria, Hydra etc., undergoes asexual reproduction.	5. Humans and many multicellular organisms undergo sexual reproduction.