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Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual organism exists as the result of reproduction. There are two forms of reproduction: asexual and sexual.
Asexual reproduction[edit | edit source]
Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction where an organism can reproduce and create offspring without the involvement of another organism. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes (sex cells). This type of reproduction is common among single-celled organisms, and in plants and animals with relatively simple organizational structures.
Sexual reproduction[edit | edit source]
Sexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that involves the combination of genetic material from two individuals to produce offspring. This process involves the fusion of gametes (sex cells) – the sperm and the egg. Sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity, as the offspring will have a combination of traits from both parents.
Types of asexual reproduction[edit | edit source]
There are several types of asexual reproduction, including binary fission, budding, spore formation, and vegetative propagation.
Types of sexual reproduction[edit | edit source]
Sexual reproduction typically involves two processes: meiosis, which halves the number of chromosomes in the parent's body cells and produces the gametes, and fertilization, which combines the gametes from two parents.
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