Asexual Reproduction Can Produce Offspring More Quickly Than Sexual Reproduction;

question 13

Multiple Choice

Asexual reproduction can produce offspring more quickly than sexual reproduction; yet most plants reproduce sexually in nature. Which of the following best explains why sexual reproduction is more prevalent?

• A) it is more energy efficient than asexual reproduction
• B) it ensures genetic continuity from parents to offspring
• C) it recombines alleles, contributing to variation in a species
• D) it does not depend on other agents for pollination

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Definitions:

Continuous

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