Distinguish between the following pair of terms:

(b) Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.

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Sexual reproduction

Asexual reproduction

1. Two parents is involved.

1. One parent is involved.

2. In sexual reproduction, it involves fusion of male and female gamete.

2. In asexual reproduction, no fusion of gametes occur.

3. Results in similar but unidentical offspring.

3. Results in almost genetically identical offspring.

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Sexual reproduction	Asexual reproduction
1. Two parents is involved.	1. One parent is involved.
2. In sexual reproduction, it involves fusion of male and female gamete.	2. In asexual reproduction, no fusion of gametes occur.
3. Results in similar but unidentical offspring.	3. Results in almost genetically identical offspring.