Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that involves only one parent and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This process includes various methods such as binary fission, budding, and fragmentation. On the other hand, sexual reproduction typically involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg cells) from two parents to produce genetically diverse offspring. This process includes meiosis, where the parent's chromosomes are shuffled and recombined, leading to genetic variation in the offspring.
