How are the modes for reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms ?

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Chapter 7 NCERT Class 10 Science SOLUTIONS

9. How are the modes for reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms ?

Question:

How are the modes for reproduction different in unicellular and multicellular organisms ?

Answer:

Unicellular Organisms	Multicellular Organisms
Reproductive Cell. The same cell which functions as the body of the organism also gets transformed into reproductive cells.	Specific cells take part in reproduction.
Asexual Reproduction occurs through fission, budding, and spore formation.	It occurs by several methods like fragmentation regeneration, budding, spore formation, vegetative reproduction, etc.
No special sex cell or sex organ is present.	A special sex cell or sex organ is present.

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