DNA of the new organisms comes from one parent

Offspring lack diversity

Most single-celled organisms reproduce this way

Occurs very rapidly and produces many offspring

Results in the production of offspring

Helps to maintain the existence of species

DNA is passed from parent to offspring

Genetic material is donated from two parents

Results in more genetic variation

Offspring differ from each parent and each other

Most multi-celled organisms such as animals and plants reproduce this way

Includes the processes of meiosis and fertilization