Distinguish
between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative
reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?
Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?
Sexual
reproduction
Asexual
reproduction
1
It
involves the fusion of the male and female gamete.
It
does not involves the fusion of the male and the female gamete
2.
It
requires two (usually) different individuals.
It
requires only one individual.
3.
The
individuals produced are not identical to their parents and show
variations from each other and also, from their parents.
The
individuals produced are identical to the parent and are hence,
called clones.
4.
Most
animals reproduce sexually. Both sexual and asexual modes of
reproduction are found in plants.
Asexual
modes of reproduction are common in organisms having simple
organizations such as algae and fungi.
5.
It is a slow
process.
It is a fast
process.
Vegetative propagation
is a process in which new plants are obtained without the production
of seeds or spores. It involves the propagation of plants through
certain vegetative parts such as the rhizome, sucker, tuber, bulb,
etc. It does not involve the fusion of the male and the female gamete
and requires only one parent. Hence, vegetative reproduction is
considered as a type of asexual reproduction.
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Sexual reproduction |
Asexual reproduction |
|
|
1 |
It involves the fusion of the male and female gamete. |
It does not involves the fusion of the male and the female gamete |
|
2. |
It requires two (usually) different individuals. |
It requires only one individual. |
|
3. |
The individuals produced are not identical to their parents and show variations from each other and also, from their parents. |
The individuals produced are identical to the parent and are hence, called clones. |
|
4. |
Most animals reproduce sexually. Both sexual and asexual modes of reproduction are found in plants. |
Asexual modes of reproduction are common in organisms having simple organizations such as algae and fungi. |
|
5. |
It is a slow process. |
It is a fast process. |
Vegetative propagation is a process in which new plants are obtained without the production of seeds or spores. It involves the propagation of plants through certain vegetative parts such as the rhizome, sucker, tuber, bulb, etc. It does not involve the fusion of the male and the female gamete and requires only one parent. Hence, vegetative reproduction is considered as a type of asexual reproduction.
