Sexual reproduction 

Asexual reproduction

1. It involves the fusion of the male and female gamete. 

It does not involve the fusion of the male and the female gamete

2. It requires two (usually), different individuals.

It requires only one individual.

3. The individuals produced are not identical to their parents and show variations from each other and also, from their parents. 

The individuals produced are identical to the parent and are hence, called clones. 

4. Most animals reproduce sexually. Both sexual and asexual modes of reproduction are found in plants. 

Asexual modes of reproduction are common in organisms having simple organizations such as algae and fungi. 

5. It is a slow process. 

It is a fast process.