NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL DIVISION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a disadvantage to asexual reproduction?
A
It is more efficient for cells
B
It uses less resources than sexual reproduction
C
cells lack traits to be able to adjust to the environment
D
organisms reproducing sexually must obtain a mate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -All the negative mutations persist for generations. Since only one organism is involved, the diversity among the organisms is limited. They are unable to adapt to the changing environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -The disadvantages of asexual reproduction include: it does not lead to variation in a population. the species may only be suited to one habitat. disease may affect all the individuals in a population.

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