Asexual reproduction is the process by which a single parent produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This can occur through various methods such as binary fission, budding, fragmentation, and spore formation.
Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes (sex cells) to produce offspring that are genetically different from the parents. This process involves the formation of gametes through meiosis, followed by fertilization to form a zygote.