Organisms can reproduce by two processes, asexual and sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is the production of offspring by a single parent. Offspring produced asexually inherit their DNA from only one parent and are genetically identical to that parent. Reproductive processes that involve obtaining genetic information from two parents that involve the union of a sperm and an egg is called sexual reproduction. A sperm and egg individually carry one set of genetic information. Egg and sperm cells are collectively known as gametes. …
