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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.  

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