Sexual Reproduction

• The process involving the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes to form a zygote that are genetically different from each other.
• The formation of gametes involves meiosis.
• • Advantage: Increases genetic variation amongst the species.
• • Advantage: The species can adapt to new environments due to variation, giving them a survival advantage.
• • Advantage: Disease is less likely to affect the population. (due to variation)
• • Advantage: We have the ability to use & control it for our own needs. (e.g. selective breeding & natural selection)
• • Disadvantage: Takes time and energy to find mates.
• • Disadvantage: Difficult for isolated members of the species to reproduce.