Question

E. coli is a species of bacteria. What advantage does E. coli have over sexually reproducing organisms?

Answer 1

This specie of bacteria requires less energy in order to reproduce and makes offspring.

E.coli does not depends on the other partner for the mode of reproduction.In case of E.coli the bacteria reproduces asexually as it does not involves two parents for its reproduction.

The time period that is required for the reproduction of daughter E.coli. is very less as compared to the other organism.

The energy that is required during this procedure is very less.

Answer 2

Answer;

The bacteria require less energy to make offspring,

They do not need a partner

Also the reproduction is faster and rapid compared to sexual reproduction.

Step-by-step explanation;

• Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent.
• In sexual reproduction, on the other hand, two parents are involved, who produce reproductive cells called gametes that unite to form an offspring.
• E. coli is a bacteria that reproduces asexually. An asexual reproducing organism can produce many offspring in a short period of time without utilizing energy to find a mate.