For 10 points, name this type of reproduction used by humans, which is contrasted with asexual reproduction.
Plasmogamy and karyogamy are important components of this process in fungi. While most animals undergo this process, bdelloids have evolved to exclusively undergo parthenogenesis instead. Muller's ratchet and the Red Queen hypothesis explain the advantages of this process, which is facilitated by (*) pheromones in animals and involves pollination in plants. This type of reproduction results in a greater variety of genetic diversity, and it features fertilization and the production of gametes during meiosis. For 10 points, name this type of reproduction used by humans, which is contrasted with asexual reproduction.
Plasmogamy and karyogamy are important components of this process in fungi.
Sexual reproduction (Accept sex or clear equivalents such as mating; prompt on reproduction or variants thereof before it is mentioned)