Question

In fungi, which is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction as compared to sexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction requires ideal environmental conditions.

Explanation: It is a disadvantage because it is harder to find ideal locations.

Answer 2

The disadvantages of sexual reproduction:

• time and energy are needed to find a mate

• it is not possible for an isolated individual to reproduce

The disadvantages of asexual reproduction include:

•it does not lead to genetic variation in a population

•the species may only be suited to one habitat

• disease may affect all the individuals in a population