Question

Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Vegetative mode of reproduction is seen in many plants. In this type, only a single parent is involved. Ad there is no fusion of gametes.

Asexual Reproduction	Sexual reproduction
It is uniparental.	It is biparental
Gametes are not formed	Gametes are formed
There is no fertilization.	There is fertilization
There is only a mitotic cell division.	Both types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis are seen.
The offsprings are identical to the parents.	There are variations in the offsprings.
Multiplication is very rapid.	Multiplication is slow.
A large number of offsprings are produced.	Limited offsprings are produced.
There is no variation among offsprings.	Offsprings exhibit variations.
They do not contribute to the evolution of species.	They contribute to the evolution of species.