State the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction.
State the main difference between asexual and sexual reproduction.
Asexual Reproduction:
(i) Only one parent plant is involved.
(ii) Occurs in unisexual plants.
(iii) Occurs in lower plants.
(iv) Reproductive organs are not present.
(v) In most of the methods the original parent disappears.
(vi) Process like gamete formation or fertilization is not seen.
(vii) Characteristics of only one parent is inherited.
(viii) No need of seeds.
Sexual Reproduction:
(i) Both male and female parents are involved.
(ii) Occurs in bisexual plants.
(iii) Occurs in higher plants.
(iv) Fully developed reproductive parts are present.
(v) Original parents remain alive after process of reproduction.
(vi) Fertilization of gametes give rises to zygote.
(vii) Characteristics of both parents are inherited.
(viii) Seeds are used to get new plants from a flower.
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