Question

Why is there no genetic variability in the individual produced by asexual reproduction?

Answer 1

There are two methods of reproduction, sexual and asexual. During sexual reproduction, two parents are involved. However, in asexual reproduction, there is only one parent involved. In this, the identical copy of genetic material is transferred from single parent to offspring. Offsprings are identical to the parent genetically and morphologically. They are the exact copy or clone of the parent. There is no recombination of genetic material takes place in asexual reproduction. Hence, there is no variation or genetic variability seen in the individual produced by asexual reproduction.