During sexual reproduction, a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell to form a fertilized egg. The fertilized egg then develops into a new organism. Which statement describes the primary advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
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A. Sexual reproduction produces identical offspring.
B. Sexual reproduction results in less adaptable offspring.
C. Sexual reproduction generates a large number of offspring.
D. Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation in offspring.

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Answer:

D.

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation in offsprings

The primary advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is option D. Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation in offspring.

Asexual reproduction produces offspring identical that are less adaptable and in a large number.

Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of sperm and egg called fertilization which generates more genetic variation, by the process like crossing over during prophase.  

  • Parents who participate in sexual reproduction are genetically similar to offspring but not identical.
  • Offspring is produced by a combination of two different parent's gametes.
  • it generates variation in the offspring. due to variations, the species can adapt to new environmental changes, which gives them adaptable offspring as a survival advantage.

Thus, the correct answer is - D. Sexual reproduction results in genetic variation in offspring.

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