Sexual and Asexual reproduction

• Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (egg cells or sperm) from two parents, resulting in offspring that are genetically different from both.
• Advantages of sexual reproduction include genetic variation, increased fitness through natural selection, and reduced risk of disease transmission.
• Asexual reproduction involves one parent that undergoes fragmentation (piece broken off), budding (smaller bud grows before broken off), or binary fission (unicellular organisms copy and divide) resulting in offspring that are genetically identical.
• Disadvantages of asexual reproduction include lack of genetic variability, limited ability to adapt to changing environments, and susceptibility to diseases.
• Disadvantages of sexual reproduction include fewer offspring, more energy required, and susceptibility to extinction.
• Advantages of asexual reproduction include genetic consistency, efficient process, and reduced risk of extinction.