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 |