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Asexual Reproduction Advantages

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Advantages of Asexual Reproduction

If an organism can reproduce sexually or asexually, it often reproduces asexually when conditions are good. Advantages of asexual reproduction are:

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Faster

  • Asexual reproduction is faster than sexual reproduction.
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No mate

  • No mate is required. Therefore, asexual reproduction is more efficient with regards to time and energy.
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Lots of identical offspring

  • If conditions are favourable, producing lots of identical offspring is positive.

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1Cell Biology

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2Organisation

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2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

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