What is the difference between sexual and asexual?

Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes (sperm and egg) from two different individuals to produce offspring with genetic variation. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, involves the production of offspring from a single parent without the need for gamete fusion, resulting in genetically identical offspring. In sexual reproduction, genetic diversity is increased through the combination of genetic material from two parents, while asexual reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.