Question

State the main difference between Asexual and Sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

Differences between Asexual and Sexual forms of Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction	Sexual Reproduction
1. The process involves only one cell or one parent.	1. This process involves two cells or gametes belonging to either the same or different parents.
2. The whole body of the parents may act as reproductive unit or it can be a single cell or a bud.	2. The reproductive unit is called gamete which is unicellular and haploid.
3. Only mitotic division takes place.	3. Meiosis and fertilization are essential events.
4. No formation of sex organ.	4. Formation of sex organs are essential.