What does asexual reproduction mean?

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Asexual reproduction:
Asexual reproduction involves only one parent.
Fusion of male and female gametes is not present.
The offspring produced is the exact clone of their parent.
Bacteria, Protista have an asexual mode of reproduction.
Asexual reproduction occurs in different methods like binary fission, budding, regeneration, etc.
Advantages of Asexual mode of reproduction
It allows the rapid growth of the population.
It is more energy and time efficient as mating is not involved
Faster when compared to sexual reproduction
Disadvantages of Asexual mode of reproduction
Genetic variation is not seen in the population
They are not resistant to change in the environment.

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