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Question
Complete the following table to get the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction:
| Characteristics | Asexual Reproduction | Sexual Reproduction |
| Number of parents involved | ........................... | .............................. |
| Type of cells involved | Somatic cells | Germ cells |
| Type of cell division | ............................ | Meiosis and mitosis |
Solution
| Characteristics | Asexual Reproduction | Sexual Reproduction |
| Number of parents involved | One | Two |
| Type of cells involved | Somatic cells | Germ cells |
| Type of cell division | Mitosis | Meiosis and mitosis |
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