Asexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction: The production of genetically identical offspring without the fusion of gametes.
• Only one parent is involved in Asexual reproduction and all offspring have the same genetic composition of the parent plant
• Offspring are identical and therefore clones of the parent
• No gametes (sex cells) i.e sperm and eggs (ova) are involved. The process occurs by Mitosis
• Advantages of Asexual Reproduction

  • large number of offspring rapidly produced in favourable conditions
  • Low energy expenditure (no gametes produced)
  • Offspring easily adaptable in same environment as parent as they are identical
• Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction

  No genetic variation, offspring adaptation to changed environment is difficult

  Offspring share same weak charateristics

  Overpopulation