"New individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father." This type of reproduction is called as

Asexual reproduction

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Sexual Reproduction

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The correct option is B Sexual Reproduction
New individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father due to fusion of gametes. This type of reproduction is called as sexual reproduction.

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	Asexual reproduction		Sexual reproduction
1.	Reproduction that occurs with the help of somatic cells is called asexual reproduction.	1.	----------------------
2.	-------------------------------------------------------	2.	Male and female parent are necessary for sexual reproduction.
3.	This reproduction occurs with the help of mitosis only.	3.	----------------------------------
4.	----------------------------------------------	4.	New individual formed by this method is genetically different from parents.
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"New individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father." This type of reproduction is called as

The correct option is B Sexual ReproductionNew individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father due to fusion of gametes. This type of reproduction is called as sexual reproduction.

The correct option is B Sexual Reproduction
New individual inherits some characteristics from the mother and some from the father due to fusion of gametes. This type of reproduction is called as sexual reproduction.