Advantages and Disadvantages of Reproductive Strategies Flashcards

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What is meant by a "reproductive strategy" in biology?

It is the way a species reproduces to make new individuals, such as sexual or asexual reproduction.

It produces offspring with genetic variation, which can help the species survive changes in the environment.

It usually needs two parents and takes more time and energy to find a mate and produce offspring.

Only one parent is needed, so offspring can be produced quickly and in large numbers.

The offspring are genetically very similar, so there is little variation and the whole group may struggle if conditions change.

It is better in changing or unpredictable environments, because variation helps some offspring cope with new conditions.

It is better in stable environments, where the parent’s characteristics already suit the conditions well.

Because the offspring are almost all the same genetically, if one is badly affected by the disease, most or all of them will be.