Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 37 - Reproduction in Flowering Plants - 37.3 - Angiosperms Can Reproduce Asexually - 37.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 802: 1

Answer

Asexual reproduction allows the organism to conserve energy and likely yield more offspring. However, asexual reproduction gives rise to genetically identical offspring that are susceptible to the same diseases. Common asexual reproductive techniques for plants include budding.

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Asexual reproduction allows the organism to conserve energy and likely yield more offspring. However, asexual reproduction gives rise to genetically identical offspring that are susceptible to the same diseases.
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