How are the processes of asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction different? Select three options.

1 In both processes, all offspring have identical DNA.
2 They involve a different number of parents.
3 Only one process involves sperm and eggs.
4 Only one process involves meiosis.
5 Only one process involves cell division.

The sexual and asexual reproduction are the two modes of reproduction through which the organisms produce offspring and lead their generations. The asexual reproduction takes place in simple organisms whereas the sexual reproduction takes place in complex organisms.

The following are the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction:

2 They involve a different number of parents.: In asexual reproduction only single parent is involved which produces a large number of offspring whereas in sexual reproduction two parents are involved which produces limited number of offspring.

3 Only one process involves sperm and eggs.: In sexual reproduction the fusion of the male and female gametes is required for production of offspring.

5 Only one process involves cell division.: Asexual reproduction occurs through cell division that is a single parent cell get split into two daughter cells.

The DNA is identical in offspring produced by asexual reproduction but not similar in offspring produced by sexual reproduction as two parents are involved and segregation of chromosomes takes place during gamete formation.

Meiosis does not occur in asexual reproduction. This occurs in sexual reproduction during gamete formation.