The zygote continues to grow by mitosis until it reaches adulthood. The offspring produced by sexual reproduction are all different. This variation is due to the fact that the offspring each inherit a different combination of genetic material from each parent. This means that some of them will be better adapted to their environment.
If conditions change some individuals may have adaptions that enable them to survive and continue the species. Sexual reproduction also requires individuals to find a breeding partner which takes time and energy. Organisms produced by sexual reproduction have two parents and are genetically similar to both but not identical to either. The advantages of sexual reproduction:.
The disadvantages of sexual reproduction:. Asexual reproduction only involves one parent so there is no joining of sex cells during fertilisation. The parent saves time and energy by not needing to find a mate. Related questions How does asexual reproduction affect adaptability? How can asexual reproduction produce variation in a population?
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