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Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproductionSexual reproduction
1. It is always uniparental1. It is usually biparental
2. There is no formation and fusion of gametes.2. Formation and fusion of gametes take place.
3. Only mitotic cell division takes place.3. It involves both meiosis and mitosis.
4. Off springs are genetically identical to the parent.4. Off springs genetically differ from the parent.

Vegetative reproduction involves single parent and its off springs are genetically identical hence it is considered as a type of asexual reproduction.



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