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Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as asexual.

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Asexual reproduction
Only one parent is involved.
Reproductive cells or gametes ( egg and sperm ) are not produced.
Offspring produced are idential and are exact copies of the parent.
Sexual reproduction
Two parents of opposite sex are involved.
Involves the production and fusion of male and female gametes ( sperm and egg).
offspring produced are not idential and are also not exact copies of the parents.
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