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What is the basic difference between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction?

Amoeba, Cats, Humans, Hydra, Birds

Difference between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction-















Asexual reproduction



Sexual reproduction



In this type of reproduction, the offspring arises from a single parent.



The offspring arises from two parents of different sexes.



Example: Hydra, Amoeba, etc.



Example: Frog, human beings, etc.




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Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :

(a) The process of..............ensures continuity of life on earth.


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(d) Vegetative reproduction of potato plants is done by using .................


(e) Strawberry plants are propagated by the natural........................ method.

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Which of the following organisms reproduce by sexual method and which by asexual method ?

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What is meant by regeneration ? Name two animals which can regenerate fully from their cut body parts