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Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better chances of survival-the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually? Justify your answer.
Answer:
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Asexual Reproduction |
Sexual Reproduction |
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Involves only a single parent organism. |
Involves 2 parent organisms of opposite sex. |
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Fusion of gametes does not take place. |
Involves fusion of male and female gametes. |
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Produces offspring identical to parent. |
Offspring will have some characters from the male parent and some characters from the female parent. |
Sexually reproduced species have a better chance of survival since more variations are generated in them.
