Easiest way to understand it:
Think of it like this:
Just like you came from your parents, every living thing comes from other living things.
Without reproduction, no plants, animals, or humans would exist today.
Two main types of reproduction
1. Asexual reproduction (one parent)
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- Only one parent is needed
- Offspring are exact copies of the parent
- Happens in simple organisms like bacteria, amoeba, some plants
Example:
A bacteria splits into two two identical bacteria are formed.
2. Sexual reproduction (two parents)
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- Two parents are involved (male + female)
- Male and female cells join together
- Offspring is a mix of both parents
Example:
In humans, sperm + egg combine baby is formed.
One-line memory trick:
- Asexual = one parent = copy
- Sexual = two parents = mix
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