Q&A/Class 10/Biology

What is reproduction? What are the two types? Which one of the two confers new characteristics on the offspring and how?

Class 10CBSEBiologyChapter: How Do Organisms Reproduce
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Reproduction: Reproduction is the process of producing new young individuals of similar type by the mature individuals.

Importance of DNA Copying.

Types. Asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction. New Characteristics: New characteristics appear only in sexual reproduction due to
  • Chance separation of chromosomes during meiosis required for gamete formation,
  • Crossing over during meiosis.
  • Chance coming together of chromosomes during fertilization,
  • Mutations or mistakes during DNA replication.

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