Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction as opposed to asexual reproduction?
A) increased genetic variation in progeny
B) enhanced mitosis
C) more stable populations
D) rapid increases in population due to high seed production
E) higher reproductive success

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Sexual reproduction results in the production of offspring with genetic variation due to the process of meiosis and fertilization. This increased genetic diversity can provide advantages such as resistance to disease or changing environmental conditions, and can increase the likelihood of reproductive success in a changing environment. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, providing no variation or adaptation to changing conditions.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Sexual Reproduction