AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Offsprings are identical to the parent genetically and morphologically. They are the exact copy or clone of the parent. There is no recombination of genetic material takes place in asexual reproduction. Hence, there is no variation or genetic variability seen in the individual produced by asexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -In asexual reproduction an exact genetic copy of the parent organism is produced (a clone ). Unlike sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction only introduces genetic variation into the population if a random mutation in the organism’s DNA is passed on to the offspring.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asexually reproducing organisms spend fewer resources for the same reproductive output, meaning their populations grow and expand faster than sexually reproducing ones. On the other hand, asexual populations have reduced genetic diversity and, hence, lower adaptability to changing environments.

Detailed explanation-4: -In an unstable or unpredictable environment asexually-reproducing species may be at a disadvantage because all the offspring are genetically identical and may not have the genetic variation to survive in new or different conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asexual reproduction generates offspring that are genetically identical to a single parent. In sexual reproduction, two parents contribute genetic information to produce unique offspring.