Question

What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction:

1. Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which new offspring are produced primarily by one parent.

The main disadvantages of asexual reproduction are as follows:

1. Predominantly negative changes in asexual organisms last longer.
2. Diversity within asexual reproduction is limited.
3. It can be very difficult to control the population in asexual reproduction.
4. Once mutated it can wipe out an entire species of asexual reproduction.
5. Insect resistance is minimal in plants reproduced by asexual reproduction.