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What is the advantage and disadvantage of asexual reproduction ?

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Advantage of asexual reproduction `:`
It is a fast process (i.e. rate of reproduction is rapid ).
Disadvantage of asexual reproduction `:`
It does not involve fusion of two different gametes, thus the new organisms formed are genetically identical to the parent cells, i.e., genetic recombination does not occur.Thus, there is a lack of genetic variation.
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