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How do Organisms Reproduce? — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceHow do Organisms Reproduce?5 Marks
Question
Give one difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
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Answer

 
Asexual Reproduction
 
Sexual Reproduction
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It occurs in lower invertebrates and lower chordates and plants with simple organisations.
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It occurs almost in all types of animals and mostly in higher plants.
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It is always uni-parental.
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It is usually bi-parental.
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Gametes are not formed.
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Gametes are always formed
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Multiplication occurs rapidly.
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Multiplication is not as rapid as in asexual reproduction.

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