Write the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction.
| Asexual Reproduction | Sexual Reproduction |
|---|---|
| * Involves reproduction through any part of the body. Male and female gametes are absent. | * Involves fusion of male and female gametes. |
| * It is a simple process of cell division | * The fusion of male and female gametes forms zygote from which develops a new individual. This process is known as ‘fertilisation’. |
| * No mixing of genetic material. Hence less variation is observed. | * Mixing of genetic material takes place. Hence it shows great extent of variation. |
| * It is a rapid process during favourable conditions. | * It is a slower process. |
| * Ex: Binary fission in amoeba, budding in hydra | * Ex: reproduction in multi-cellular organisms. |