Definition
Sexual reproduction is the process involving the fusion of the the nuclei of male and female gametes to form a zygote. It produces genetically dissimilar offspring #BiologyDefinitions
Male: gamete is sperm cell Female: gamete is egg cell
Note
Gametes contain half the number of chromosomes as normal body cells. This is because gametes → produced by the process of Meiosis
Advantages and Disadvantages of Sexual Reproduction
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Offspring may inherit beneficial qualities from both parents. | 2 parents are required (except in plants with bisexual flowers) |
| There is genetic variation in the offspring → that is better adapted to changes in the environment | Fusion of gametes is required |
| This method of producing offspring is slower than asexual reproduction |