What are the pros and cons of asexual reproduction?

Asexual reproduction is characteristic of less developed organisms. But such reproduction has its place in nature. Organisms that use asexual reproduction have some advantages, but this type of self-reproduction also has disadvantages.

The advantages include the following:

– rapid increase in numbers;

– one organism is enough to reproduce;

– identity to the parent organism;

– resistance to adverse influences.

Cons of the asexual method:

– inability to adapt to changing conditions;

– vulnerability at the genetic level.