Pros and Cons of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction #72

• What are the two ways organisms can reproduce?

  Sexual and asexual reproduction
• What is sexual reproduction?

  Fusion of two gametes like sperm and egg
• What is asexual reproduction?

  Mitosis to form an identical clone
• What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?

  • Only one parent needed
  • Very quick process
  • Rapid colonization of new areas
• How quickly can a single bacterium reproduce under ideal conditions?

  Within just a couple of days
• What happens when a single seed lands in a new habitat?

  It may reproduce asexually to colonize
• What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

  • No genetic variation among offspring
  • Susceptibility to diseases
  • Less adaptability to new conditions
• Why is genetic variation important in sexual reproduction?

  It helps populations resist diseases
• What is evolution in the context of sexual reproduction?

  Process by which species change over time
• What are the disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

  • Takes more time and energy
  • Requires finding and impressing mates
  • Can be less efficient than asexual reproduction
• Why do some birds have colorful feathers?

  To impress their potential mates
• What is the main reason for colorful feathers in birds?

  Useful for impressing mates
• What is the relationship between sexual reproduction and adaptation?

  It allows populations to adapt to changes
• How does asexual reproduction affect a population's ability to adapt?

  It reduces genetic diversity and adaptability