Introduction Reproduction = process of producing offspring Two main types: Sexual & Asexual
Asexual Reproduction One parent only Offspring = identical copies (clones) Fast but no variation Examples: Bacteria, Hydra, Potato
Sexual Reproduction Two parents (male & female gametes) Offspring = unique (mix of traits) Slower but with variation Examples: Humans, animals, flowering plants
Comparison Table Asexual vs Sexual: - Parents: 1 vs 2 - Offspring: Identical vs Unique - Speed: Fast vs Slower - Variation: None vs High
Importance Asexual = quick population growth Sexual = genetic diversity, better survival