Pros & Cons of Sexual & Asexual Reproduction
This lesson covers:
- The pros and cons of sexual and asexual reproduction
Which type of reproduction allows an organism to colonise a new area most quickly?
Asexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction
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Which type of reproduction leads to more genetic variation in the population?
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
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How many parents are required for asexual reproduction?
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Select two downsides of asexual reproduction from the list below.
Resources may be spent 'impressing' potential mates
Low genetic variation means that offspring are more susceptible to disease
Individuals have to spend time and effort searching for a mate
The population would have a smaller chance of adapting to new conditions
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Discuss the pros and cons of sexual reproduction.
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