a cell is the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
<h3><u>Answer;</u></h3>
The bacteria require less energy to make offspring,
They do not need a partner
Also the reproduction is faster and rapid compared to sexual reproduction.
<h3><u>Explanation</u>;</h3>
- Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent.
- In sexual reproduction, on the other hand, two parents are involved, who produce reproductive cells called gametes that unite to form an offspring.
- <em><u>E. coli is a bacteria that reproduces asexually. An asexual reproducing organism can produce many offspring in a short period of time without utilizing energy to find a mate</u></em><u>. </u>
With chromosomes crossing over frequently, it's more likely that genetic defects will occur in offsprinfg.
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