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Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?

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S.No.Asexual reproductionSexual reproduction
1.A single individual is capable to produce offspring.Two individuals are involved in producing offspring.
2.No union of gametes.Male gamete fuses with female gamete.
3.The produced offsprings are identical to one another and to their parents also.Offsprings are not identical to one another and also to their parents.


* During vegetative reproduction single parent is involved and no union of gametes occur. Vegetative propagules of single parent are capable of giving rise to new offsprings.

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Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?