Write one main difference between asexua...

Write one main difference between asexual and sexual mode of reproduction. Which species is likely to have comparatively better chances of survival-the one reproducing asexually or the one reproducing sexually? Justify your answer.

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Asexual reproduction does not involve genetic fusion while sexual reproduction involves fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
(i) Species reproducing sexually have better chances of survival.
(ii) Reason-Sexual reproduction gives rise to more variations which are essential for evolution as well as survival of species under unfavourable conditions.

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