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Which is better mode of reproduction sexual or asexual and why?
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∙ 10y ago
Asexual reproduction is favourable if horizontal gene transfer can make up for the lack of diversity within species. Horizontal gene transfer is when two mature organisms can switch or share different genes. (Many bacteria and archea can do this) Horizontal gene transfer is quite difficult for multi-cellular organisms, so sexual reproduction is preferable.
The goal of reproduction is to create offspring that will survive in changing environment - so there must be a mechanism to create many different kinds of offspring. Sexual reproduction affords this.
However - the optimal form of reproduction is to have the choice to reproduce either asexually and sexually. If there is a disaster (for humans) or a new antibiotic (for bacteria) it may be preferable to reproduce asexually for a while if no other similar species are around. Later, when the population is big enough, sexual reproduction can begin to recover genetic diversity. (I am assuming that clones don't reproduce with themselves the whole time).
This may be the new and improved 'bisexual' of the future.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoAssexual Reproduction - for fast growing population, when environment is at optimum. Lack in variety - all individuals shre the same genome.
Sexual Reproduction - create variety, but is often more time consuming and energy consuming.
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∙ 14y agoFrom a biological perspective, sexual reproduction has an evolutionary advantage because it creates a genetic re-shuffling which creates more variation and hence more opportunities for improvement. From a personal perspective, that would be a matter of opinion; sex can be very enjoyable, but it tends to make people's lives much more complicated as well.
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∙ 14y agoThere are both costs and benefits to asexual as well as sexual reproduction. Many organisms can do either, whereas most vertebrates can only reproduce sexually. Asexual reproduction is faster, doesn't require finding a mate, and doesn't have a genetic cost to the parent. Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in the offspring, thus increasing the chances that some of their offspring will survive.
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∙ 10y agoMy big fat DICK
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asexual reproduction
Does a rose use asexual or sexual reproduction?
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Why do algae and fungi shift to the sexual mode of reproduction before the onset of unfavorable conditions?
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What is the mode of reproduction for bacteria?
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Sexual reproduction
What organisms multiplies based on its mode of asexual reproduction?
Amoeba multiply rapidly based on the mode of asexual reproduction.
What organism multiplies rapidly based on its mode of asexual reproduction?
Amoeba multiply rapidly based on the mode of asexual reproduction.
What is the principle mode of reproduction for single -celled eukaryotic organisms?
asexual reproduction
What are the modes of reproduction in animals?
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What is mode of reproduction of protista?
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Is asexual a better mode than sexuall reproduction.?
My point is, the assexual is better cause the animal dont need a partner, and he can do it everywhere, every time.
Mode of reproduction for kingdom animalia?
Sexual
What is the mode of reproduction of kingdom plantae?
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Does a rose use asexual or sexual reproduction?
There are both sexual and asexual modes of pollination. If the male and female parts make physical contace in order for germination to take place, it is a sexual mode of pollination. Pollination could also be brought about by insects and other natural elements like seeds that have evolved to float through the wind or flow down a river
What is the common mode of reproduction for yeast?
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