One advantage of asexual reproduction is that animals can
A. increase their numbers rapidly.

B. increase their genetic diversity rapidly.

C. adapt to environmental change rapidly.

D. produce offspring that are not genetically identical to their parent.

Question

One advantage of asexual reproduction is that animals can 
 A. increase their numbers rapidly.  
 
 B. increase their genetic diversity rapidly.  
 
 C. adapt to environmental change rapidly.  
 
 D. produce offspring that are not genetically identical to their parent.

anonymous · Answer

When it is asexual reproduction, the offspring are identical to their parents (Genetically identical to itself). This will not create genetic diversity. The offspring will be produced by mitosis. Environments that are stable, will be best for these offspring. If an environment were to change, to be unstable, this would be deadly to the offspring.

kayne · Answer

"Asexual Reproduction In asexual reproduction, one individual produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself. These offspring are produced by mitosis. There are many invertebrates, including sea stars and sea anemones for example, that produce by asexual reproduction. Common forms of asexual reproduction include: Budding In this form of asexual reproduction, an offspring grows out of the body of the parent. Hydras exhibit this type of reproduction. Gemmules (Internal Buds) In this form of asexual reproduction, a parent releases a specialized mass of cells that can develop into offspring. Sponges exhibit this type of reproduction. Fragmentation In this type of reproduction, the body of the parent breaks into distinct pieces, each of which can produce an offspring. Planarians exhibit this type of reproduction. Regeneration In regeneration, if a piece of a parent is detached, it can grow and develop into a completely new individual. Echinoderms exhibit this type of reproduction. Parthenogenesis This type of reproduction involves the development of an egg that has not been fertilized into an individual. Animals like most kinds of wasps, bees, and ants that have no sex chromosomes reproduce by this process. Some reptiles and fish are also capable of reproducing in this manner." Source: About.com,Biology URL: http://biology.about.com/od/genetics/ss/Asexual-Reproduction.htm I think that it's pretty simple and explicit.. Hope it helps..