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Describe the major advantatges and disavantages of asexual and sexual reproduction

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Asexual reproduction is usually faster and uses less energy than sexual reproduction. But asexual reproduction produces no differences in DNA among offspring, and creates competition for resources. Sexual reproduction produces differences in the DNA of offspring, and competition for resources is not as high.
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Advantages=Time Efficient; no need to search for mate, requires less energy Variation, Unique., organism is more protected

Disadvantages=No variation - if the parent has a genetic disease, offspring does too.Requires two organisms, requires more energy

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