what are the disadvantage of asexual reproduction
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The major disadvantages of asexual reproduction are:
Lack of diversity. Since the offsprings are genetically identical to the parent they are more susceptible to the same diseases and nutrient deficiencies as the parent. All the negative mutations persist for generations.
Since only one organism is involved, the diversity among the organisms is limited.
They are unable to adapt to the changing environment.
A single change in the environment would eliminate the entire species.
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Asexual reproduction:
The process of formation of new organisms by an organism of same species without involvement of gametes is called as sexual reproduction.
Advantage of asexual reproduction:
It is a fast process ( i.e. rate of reproduction is rapid ).
Disadvantage of asexual reproduction:
It does not involve fusion of two different gametes, thus the new organisms formed are genetically identical to the parent cells. i.e., genetic recombination does not occur. Thus, there is a lack of genetic variations.
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