Question

Write two points of difference between asexual and sexual types of reproduction. Describe why variations are observed in the offspring formed by sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction:

Asexual reproduction refers to a type of reproduction where an offspring is born to a single parent.

Sexual reproduction:

The process of creating new organisms through sexual reproduction involves fusing the genetic material of two individuals of different sexes.

Asexual mode of reproduction:	Sexual mode of reproduction:
This involves single parents producing offspring.	This involves both parents male and female.
only one parent characteristic is inherited in offspring.	characteristics of both parents are inherited.
no formation of gametes takes place.	formation of gametes like sperm and egg occurs.
no special organs are present.	Special organ-like testis and ovary are present.
Examples of asexual reproduction involve yeast and amoeba.	Example of sexual reproduction involves hibiscus, human, and coconut.

Variations are seen in the offspring formed by sexual reproduction, it is because of:

1. Gene pool is donated by two parents.
2. Crossing over during meiosis marks in variations.
3. DNA replication also plays some function in variation.