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Adapt List Disadvantages Asexual Reproduction Diversity Parent Needed

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List 3 disadvantages of asexual reproduction?
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-No diversity - because only one parent is needed there is no variation
-Prone to extinction - as they have the same genes, they have the same weaknesses
-They cannot adapt - as they pass all of their reactions on to their offspring, this means it is impossible for them to adapt to any environmental change

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