Question
List six specific characteristics of sexual reproduction.

Answer

Characteristics:
  • Two parents are involved.
  • Two dissimilar gametes are formed, gamete formation involves meiosis.
  • Variations are produced.
  • Occurs in all the higher and some of the lower organisms.
  • Fertilisation/fusion of gametes leading to zygote formation Slow.

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