Question

What might be two ADVANTAGES of asexual reproduction? What might be two DISADVANTAGES of asexual reproduction? What might be two ADVANTAGES of sexual reproduction? What might be two DISADVANTAGES of sexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Advantages of asexual reproduction:
- There is no need for a mate/ only one parent is required
- It takes less time compared to sexual reproduction
Disadvantages of asexual reproduction:
- There is little genetic variation/less diverse population
- Offspring cannot adapt to change
Advantages of sexual reproduction:
- Genetic diversity
- Offspring can adapt to change
Disadvantages of sexual reproduction:
- Two parents are needed
- Slow reproduction compared to asexual reproduction

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