difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction Sexual reproduction

Involves the participation of a single parent. Involves the participation of two parents.

No formation of gametes. Formation of male and female gametes.

Progeny is identical to the parent. Progeny is not identical to the parent.

Meiosis and fertilization does not occur. Meiosis and fertilization occurs.

Does not play a significant role in evolution. Plays a significant role in evolution.

Eg. - Budding in yeast, Binary fission in amoeba etc Eg. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants, animals etc.

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Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction
Involves the participation of a single parent.	Involves the participation of two parents.
No formation of gametes.	Formation of male and female gametes.
Progeny is identical to the parent.	Progeny is not identical to the parent.
Meiosis and fertilization does not occur.	Meiosis and fertilization occurs.
Does not play a significant role in evolution.	Plays a significant role in evolution.
Eg. - Budding in yeast, Binary fission in amoeba etc	Eg. Sexual reproduction in flowering plants, animals etc.