What is the most important difference between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction?
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Explanation:
Sexual Reproduction- is a mode of reproduction in which formation & fusion of gametes take place.
The offspring produced are not identical to their parent or to each other, hence, it leads to variation in population .
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It is an elaborate, complex, & slow process.
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It is usually biparental & involves meiosis .
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Plays a vital role in evolution .
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Common in higher animals with complex organisation.
Asexual Reproduction - does not involve formation or fusion of gametes.
The offsprings produced are genetically identical to their parents & referred to as clones .
It is simple, & fast process.
It is always uniparental & involves only mitosis .
It does not play important role in evolution .
Common among single celled organisms & in plants & animals with relatively simple organisation.
