asexual reproduction

• • asexual reproduction involves mitosis
• • there is only one parent
  • so, there is no fusion of gametes
  • so there is no mixing of genetic information
  • so, genetically identical offspring are produced - clones
• • bacteria, some plants and some animals reproduce asexually
• advantages:

  • only one parent needed
  • uses less energy as do not need to find a mate
  • faster than sexual reproduction
  • many identical offspring can be produced in favourable conditions