Question

Write the differences between asexual and sexual methods of reproduction. [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Asexual reproduction}& \text{Sexual reproduction}\\ \text{1. Involves only one parent}& \text{1. Often involves two parents}\\ \text{2. Gonads are not involved and}& \text{2. Gonads are involved and}\\ \text{are not produced}& \text{gametes are produced}\\ \text{3. No fertilization and zygote}& \text{3. Fertilisation and zygote formation}\\ \text{formation}& \text{is observed}\\ \text{4. Meiosis does not occur at any}& \text{4. Meiosis occurs at the time}\\ \text{time during reproduction}& \text{of gamete formation}\\ \text{5. It is rapid and inexpensive}& \text{5. It is slow and expensive}\end{array}$