How does the progeny formed from asexual reproduction differ from those formed by sexual reproduction?

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Progeny from Asexual ReproductionProgeny from Sexual Reproduction
$1$. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of male and female gametes. Organisms produce offspring that are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent.$1$. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of male and female gametes from two individuals. Organisms produce offspring that are not identical to the parents.
$2$. Offspring thus produced do not show variations and are called clones.$2$. Offspring thus produced show variations from each other and their parents.

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