Asexual and Sexual Reproduction

Asexual

Sexual

A sexual is when reproductions takes place using only one set of  DNA.

Sexual is a combination of different genes is needed for reproduction

Cell division (mitosis) Set of parents not necessary to reproduce Single celled organisms primary form of reproduction. Produce more rapidly. Always genetically similar to their parent unless mutation occurs Die easier because they do not adapt. Lack same intelligence as Sexual. Sperm and Egg (meiosis) Set of parents necessary to reproduce Multiple celled organisms primary form of reproduction Requires fusion of both parents Production is slower and less common for multiple birth Ability to adapt Produces unique offspring.

Flaws and weakness of original organism will be passed down to offspring.  No chance of survival if attacked by disease they don't have any resistance to.

Two different sets of DNA could correct flaws in weaknesses in some of the offspring allowing for a better chance of survival as some might be resistant to the disease.

Summary Sexual is superior to Asexual in almost every way.  When the climate is hostile and there is a shortage of food, sexual reproduction ensures mixing of the genes. The variations in the offspring could allow for some to be better suited to survive and create adaption in the species for future generations.