Sexual reproduction is an important evolutionary factor because it increases the supply of dangerous genes. increases the genetic variation within populations of organisms. permits non-related individuals to become genetically identical. prevents the occurrence of biological reproduction. repairs mutations before they can be passed on.
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This is because during sexual reproduction, genetic material from two different individuals is combined, leading to offspring with unique combinations of genes. This genetic variation is important for the survival and adaptation of populations to changing Show more…
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In a frequently changing environment, organisms that can reproduce sexually are often more adapted to survival than organisms that reproduce entirely asexually. What is the primary reason the ability to reproduce sexually is advantageous to survival? Sexually reproducing organisms typically produce more offspring. Sexually reproducing organisms have lower rates of genetic mutations Sexually reproducing organisms produce offspring genetically identical to the parent. Sexually reproducing organisms produce offspring with increased genetic variety
Sri K.
One disadvantage of sexual reproduction is Group of answer choices the presence of variety in the offspring. the small number of organisms that can do it. the absence of variety in the offspring. there’s a 50% chance of losing a rare beneficial mutation that might occur. that natural selection does not affect the results of sexual reproduction.
Madhur L.
Sexual reproduction — results in genetic variation in the offspring produces offspring that are identical to the parent decreases the chances of survival of the species results in genetic material being donated to offspring by only one parent
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