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Asexual reproduction is not suitable for higher organisms. Why??
Asked by jollysingh1972 | 15 Sep, 2019, 09:27: PM
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Asexual reproduction has its own disadvantages-
- Diversity is limited.
- Evolutionary change is not possible due to lack of variations.
- There can be an inability to adapt the changing environment.
- Reproduction can create competition.
- Once an undesirable change is introduced, it can eliminate an entire species.
- Asexually reproducing organisms typically have lower lifespans.
- Any genetic defect in the parent organism is also inherited in the offspring.
Since, higher organisms have a complex machinery and well developed reproductive organs, they can reproduce sexually and hence, do not follow asexual mode of reproduction.
Answered by Sheetal Kolte | 16 Sep, 2019, 10:54: AM
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