Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 42 - Animal Reproduction - 42.1 - Asexual Reproduction Is Efficient but Limits Genetic Variability - 42.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 894: 1

Answer

Asexual reproduction yields offspring that are genetically identical. This means that they have very limited diversity and are thus more vulnerable to environmental threats. For example, if all the offspring are the same, they can be extremely susceptible to a viral infection since none of them will have natural resistances.

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Asexual reproduction yields offspring that are genetically identical. This means that they have very limited diversity and are thus more vulnerable to environmental threats. For example, if all the offspring are the same, they can be extremely susceptible to a viral infection since none of them will have natural resistances.
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