UNIT 4- what are the advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction and asexal

How does Meiosis cause genetic variation?

Because it involves two individuals, with their own sets of genetic information. In the process of Meiosis, the alleles are mixed up to create genetic diversity in the making of gametes.

Advantages of asexual reproduction

1. Can reproduce twice as many 2. Does not require fertilization 3. Can quickly colonize 4. Time Efficient 5. no need to search for mate 6. requires less energy

Advantages of sexual reproduction

1. More genetic variation species 2. Children different than parents 3. Able to produce more offspring because of mate 4. organism is more protected

Disadvantages of asexual reproduction

1. Reproduction is based on amount of food 2. Very little variation which may cause extinction

Disadvantages of sexual reproduction

1. Slower reproduction rate 2. Less reliable reproduction 3. Takes time and energy to find mate