Specific characteristics of sexual reproduction:
(l) Two partners are involved.
(ii) Two dissimilar gametes are formed, gamete formation involves meiosis.
(lii) Variations are produced.
(iv) It occurs in all the higher and some of the lower organisms.
(v) Fertilization/fusion of gametes leads to zygote formation.
(vi) It is comparatively a slow process.
(vii) Each partner produces gamete – sperms (male) .
(viii) Ova or egg (Female).