bio: asexual reproduction vs sexual reproduction

define asexual reproduction

producing offspring from one parent only and the organisms are genetically identical to the parent

define sexual production

requires a male and female parent and these organisms are genetically different from each parent

pro: very rapid

asexual reproduction is very quick

pro: variation in species

sexual reproduction creates variation in species

con: uses more energy

sexual reproduction uses more energy

pro: no need to find a mate

asexual reproduction doesn't need a mate

pro: uses less energy

asexual reproduction uses less energy

pro: able to adapt if environment changes

sexual reproduction enables one to adapt of the environment changes

con: no variation in the population

asexual reproduction allows no variation in the population

con: need to find a mate

sexual reproduction needs a mate

pro: takes advantage of favourable conditions

asexual reproduction takes advantage of favourable conditions

con: possible loss of useful genes

sexual reproduction can result in a possible loss of useful genes

con: can be slow

sexual reproduction can be slow

pro: more protection form genetic diseases or pests

sexual reproduction can protect you from genetic diseases or pests