Question

Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Answer 1

Basis of Comparison	Sexual Reproduction	Asexual Reproduction
Meaning	It is a kind of reproduction where there is the involvement of one or two organisms or individuals.	It refers to the kind of reproduction that involves only one organism.
Organisms Involved	Two parents	One parent
Gamete	Gamete formation occurs	It does not occur
Sex organs	Sex organs are formed	No formation of sex organs
Zygote	Zygote forms through a fusion of gametes	The zygote does not form
Found In	Higher invertebrates and all vertebrates	Lower organisms
Time period	Takes many months to complete	Completes in a very short period of time
Fertilization	Occurs	Does not occur
Inheritance	The offspring inherits characteristics of both parents	Offspring inherits characteristics of one parent
Cells	Involvement of germ cells of parents	Involvement of somatic cells of parents
Cell Division	Meiosis and mitosis type of cell division occurs	Only the mitosis type of cell division occurs
Offspring	One or more	Two or more
Progeny	Progenies will be genetically differenced parents	Progeny and parent will be genetically similar
Example	Syngamy, external fertilization, conjugation	Bacterial fission, fragmentation, spore formation, etc.