State the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction

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Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
One parent is involved
Two parents are involved
New generation is identical or true copy of the parent
New generation is similar to its parents
Original parent disappears after reproduction
Original parents remain alive after reproduction
Process of gamete formation fertilization is absent
Fertilization of gametes give rises to zygote
Characteristics of only parent is inherited
Characteristics of both parents are inherited
Special organs for reproduction are not required
Special organs for reproduction are required
Examples: jasmine, rose, potato, etc.
Examples: Hibiscus, coconut, papaya, etc.

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Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction
One parent is involved	Two parents are involved
New generation is identical or true copy of the parent	New generation is similar to its parents
Original parent disappears after reproduction	Original parents remain alive after reproduction
Process of gamete formation fertilization is absent	Fertilization of gametes give rises to zygote
Characteristics of only parent is inherited	Characteristics of both parents are inherited
Special organs for reproduction are not required	Special organs for reproduction are required
Examples: jasmine, rose, potato, etc.	Examples: Hibiscus, coconut, papaya, etc.