Question

18 multiple choice 5 points a particular type of potato can only be produced by cloning from its eyes or budding. large commercial growers worldwide now plant only this particular type. some scientists are warning that exclusively growing this type of potato by asexual reproduction presents a serious disadvantage. why are these scientists concerned? the increasing number of homologous sets of chromosomes with each successive generation of clones will eventually result in widespread death of this potato species. the changes in characteristics from a parent plant to a clone will produce inconsistent plants that are less healthy the lack of genetic variability among clones puts the whole species at increased risk of extinction through a catastrophic disease or pest. the loss of an adequate potato supply could result in extinction of this variety

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction produces genetically - identical clones. Lack of genetic variation means if a disease or pest targets the specific genetic makeup of these potatoes, the entire population is at risk as they have no genetic diversity to resist.

Answer:

The lack of genetic variability among clones puts the whole species at increased risk of extinction through a catastrophic disease or pest.