Pros and cons of asexual and sexual reproduction

• 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?

  Uses mitosis to form identical clones
• What are the advantages of asexual reproduction?

  • Only one parent needed
  • Process is very quick
  • 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 environmental changes
• 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 is the main disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

  It takes more time and energy
• Why do some birds have colorful feathers?

  To impress their potential mates
• What are the key differences between sexual and asexual reproduction?

  • Sexual: Requires two parents, genetic variation
  • Asexual: One parent, identical offspring