Sexual and asexual reproduction pros/cons

Question 1

Pros of asexual reproduction

Answer 1

• Ony 1 parent required
• Process is very quick
• Allows an organism to quickly colonise a new area

Question 2

Cons of asexual reproduction

Answer 2

• No genetic variation
• New disease could wipe out whole species
• Can’t adapt to changing conditions over generations

Question 3

Pros of sexual reproduction

Answer 3

• Genetic variation
• More resistant to new diseases
• Population can adapt to changing conditions
• Allows for evolution (more desired traits are passed down)

Question 4

Cons of sexual reproduction

Answer 4

• Time & energy consuming process
• Must look for and impress mate
• Organisms use resources to impress mates which don’t aid in survival