Why Cells Divide ReviewVersión en línea A quick review for this previously taught lesson. por Kesha Williams 1 asexual reproduction 2 sexual reproduction 3 Why Cells Divide No mate is required for reproduction. The offspring produced is genetically identical to parent. The offspring contain the same amount of genetic information as the parent. A mate is required for reproduction. The offspring produced is genetically different from the parent. The offspring contain half the amount of genetic information as each parent. Makes it easier for DNA to manage the cell. Makes it easier to move nutrients around the cell. Becomes too difficult to move wastes out of cell if it becomes too large.