3.1: Understand the Differences Between Sexual and Asexual Reproduction

SEXUAL REPRODUCTION: Fertilisation of two sex cells (one gamete from each parent) produced by Meiosis to form a zygote which will develop into non-identical offspring

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Increases variation	Time-consuming to find mating partner
Offspring can adapt to new environment	Not possible for isolated members
Susceptible to diseases due to variation (less harmful to population)

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION: Reproduction by a single parent to produce genetically identical offspring (clones) via Mitosis

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
Rapid increase in population	Decreases variation
Thrive in suitable environment	Vulnerable to change in environment due to inadaptability
	Less susceptible to diseases due to decreased variation (more harmful to population)