Reproduction

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Reproduction

Reproduction (pronunciation: /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/) is a biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced, either by a single parent (asexual reproduction) or by two parents (sexual reproduction). The term originates from the Latin re- meaning "again" and producere meaning "to lead forth".

Types of Reproduction

There are two main types of reproduction: asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.

Asexual Reproduction

Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction where one parent organism can produce offspring without involvement of another organism. It is common in single-celled organisms such as bacteria and fungi, and also in some plants and animals.

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parent organisms to produce offspring. This process involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg cells), resulting in offspring that are genetically different from their parents.

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