NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because members of an asexually reproducing population are genetically identical except for rare mutants, they are all susceptible to the same diseases, nutrition deficits, and other types of environmental hardships.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asexual reproduction occurs quickly, but because all of the offspring have the same genetic information, individuals are more susceptible to disease.