Give comparison of asexual and sexual reproduction?
Asexual Reproduction: -
i) Only one parent is involved.
ii) No meiosis takes place.
iii) No gamete formation.
iv) No fertilization takes place.
v) No variations, offspring are identical to their parents.
vi) Rapid production of large number of offspring.
Sexual Reproduction: -
i) To parents take part in reproduction.
ii) Meiosis takes place in reproduction.
iii) Gametes are formed.
iv) Fertilization takes place.
v) Genetic recombination occurs leading to variations and production of new
varieties.
vi) Less rapid increase in number.