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Comparison chart
| Asexual Reproduction | Sexual Reproduction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Which is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction *?
The greatest disadvantage is the loss of genetic diversity. Since asexual reproduction does not involve the exchange of genetic material, all of the plants are clones. This means they are all vulnerable to the same threats, such as climate change and disease.
