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Answer: See the table.

PointAsexual reproductionSexual reproduction
(a) Cell divisionInvolves only mitosis (amitosis in some lower organisms); no meiosis.Involves meiosis during gamete formation, followed by fusion of gametes (fertilisation); the zygote then divides by mitosis.
(b) Genetic makeupOffspring are genetically identical to the parent and to one another (clones), so there is no variation.Offspring are genetically different from the parents because of crossing over, independent assortment and fusion of gametes from two parents, so variations arise.
Doubtly AI · 29 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Nov 2026 Report
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