Some organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Being able to reproduce asexually is beneficial in situations where mates are not readily available. Which of the following describes the most likely consequence of undergoing only asexual reproduction over a long period of time?

It will increase the frequency of genetic mutations.

It will result in reduced genetic diversity within the species.

It will make the species unable to reproduce sexually.

It will decrease the life span of the species

Question

Some organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Being able to reproduce asexually is beneficial in situations where mates are not readily available. Which of the following describes the most likely consequence of undergoing only asexual reproduction over a long period of time? 

 It will increase the frequency of genetic mutations. 

 It will result in reduced genetic diversity within the species. 

 It will make the species unable to reproduce sexually. 

 It will decrease the life span of the species

anonymous · Answer

The act of reproducing or the condition or process of being reproduced.
Something reproduced, especially in the faithfulness of its resemblance to the form and elements of the original: a fine reproduction of a painting by Matisse.
Biology. The sexual or asexual process by which organisms generate new individuals of the same kind; procreation.