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How does the progeny formed from asexual reproduction differ from those formed by sexual reproduction?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Asexual Reproduction:** Asexual reproduction involves only one parent organism. In this process, offspring are produced without the fusion of gametes. 2. **Characteristics of Progeny in Asexual Reproduction:** - The progeny produced through asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent organism. This means they share the same DNA. - Morphologically, the offspring will also resemble the parent in physical appearance. This similarity extends to all traits, making them clones of the parent. ...
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  2. Which is a better mode of reproduction : sexual or asexual ? Why ?

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