Meiosis + Sexual and asexual reproduction Flashcards
What is meiosis
When cells divide in reproductive organs
How much do the cells duplicate
They double
What does meiosis do to the genetic variation
It increases the genetic variation
What are the advantages of Sexual reproduction
-Increases genetic variation
-Species can adapt to new environment due to the variation
-Diseases are less likely to affect population
What are the disadvantages of Sexual reproduction
-Takes time and energy to find mates
-Difficult for isolated members to find mates
What are the advantages of Asexual reproduction
-Population can increase rapidly
-Time and energy efficient
-Can exploit suitable environments quickly
What are the disadvantages of asexual reproduction
-Limited genetic variation
-Venerable to changes in environment
-Disease more likely to affect whole population
