Question

Write differences between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

	Asexual reproduction	Sexual reproduction
Definition	Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that occurs without the fusion of gametes and doesn’t involve the exchange of genetic information, resulting in offsprings identical to their parents.	Sexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction involving a complex life cycle where the formation of new organisms occurs by the combination of genetic information from two different individuals of two different types (sexes).
Occurrence	Asexual reproduction mostly occurs in primitive organisms like bacteria, fungi, and primitive plants.	Sexual reproduction is common in higher organisms like multicellular animals, some fungi, and plants.
Gametes Involvement	Gametes are not involved in asexual reproduction.	Gametes are involved in sexual reproduction.
Cell division	Asexual reproduction occurs by a series of mitotic divisions. No meiotic divisions are involved.	Sexual reproduction occurs by a series of mitotic and meiotic divisions.
Chromosomal number	The chromosomes remain diploid during asexual reproduction. The offspring formed by asexual reproduction are genetically identical.	Meiosis produces haploid chromosomes during sexual reproduction. The offspring formed by sexual reproduction are genetically different.
Types and Examples	Depending on the mechanism of the process, asexual reproduction can occur in several ways; fission, budding, vegetative propagation, fragmentation, spore formation, and parthenogenesis. Examples of asexual reproduction are observed in bacteria, most fungi, and some vertebrates like lizards.	Sexual reproduction is of several types depending on the mechanism of the process and the parents involved; autogamy, allogamy, syngamy, and conjugation. Examples of sexual reproduction are seen in higher organisms like humans and other mammals, and plants.