PLANTS
PLANT REPRODUCTION
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Question
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A disadvantage of using asexual reproduction to produce plants is ____
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requires more skill and expense
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genetic differences in the offspring
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long time to a mature plant
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none of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The biggest disadvantage of asexual reproduction is that, by nature, it produces offspring with the same genes and traits as the parent plant. Because offspring are genetically identical, asexual reproduction is a disadvantage when a species needs to adapt to changing environments.
Detailed explanation-2: -The major disadvantages of asexual reproduction are: Lack of diversity-Since the offsprings are genetically identical to the parent they are more susceptible to the same diseases and nutrient deficiencies as the parent. All the negative mutations persist for generations.
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