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LAQ : What are the differences between vegetative and asexual Reproductions?

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What are the differences between vegetative and asexual Reproductions?

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Vegetative ReproductionAsexual Reproduction
1.Involves the production of new individuals from non-reproductive parts of a plant (e.g. stem, leaf, root)Involves the production of new individuals from a single parent organism
2.The offspring are genetically identical to the parent plantThe offspring may have genetic variation due to mutations or genetic recombination
3.No specialized reproductive structures are involvedSpecialized reproductive structures such as spores or gametes are involved
4.Commonly used in horticulture to propagate desirable traitsCommonly used by single-celled organisms, fungi, and some plants to rapidly produce large numbers of offspring
5.Examples include cutting, grafting, and bulbilsExamples include binary fission, multiple fission, and budding
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