which of these is a disadvantage associated with asexual reproduction
A. It is a very slow process
B. It does not allow for genetic variation
C. Not all organisms in each generation can produce offspring
D. Not all of the parents genes are passed on to the next generation

Question

which of these is a disadvantage associated with asexual reproduction 
A. It is a very slow process
B. It does not allow for genetic variation
C. Not all organisms in each generation can produce offspring
D. Not all of the parents genes are passed on to the next generation

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

B. With asexual reproduction, only the parent's genes can be used. Thus, the cloned offspring will have the exact same genetic code as the parent. Hope this helps! :)

anonymous · Answer

B because asexual reproduction is where only one parent "gives birth" and only that parents genetic info is passed on.