What is sexual reproduction?

Sexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which two parents are involved and male and female gametes fuse to form a zygote.

The male gamete and female gamete combine during fertilization, and the resulting zygote develops into a new organism.

This process leads to genetic variation because the offspring inherit traits from both parents.

Sexual reproduction occurs in most plants, animals, and humans and plays an important role in evolution and adaptation.

Although it is generally slower than asexual reproduction, it increases diversity within a species and improves survival chances in changing environments.