Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) to produce a new organism. This process requires the involvement of two parents and results in genetic diversity among the offspring. Sexual reproductionoccurs in plants, animals, and some single-celled organisms.
Asexual reproduction involves the production of new individuals from a single parent without the involvement of gametes. This process results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. Asexual reproduction is common in many plants, some animals, and certain single-celled organisms.