Which Is a Benefit of Sexual Reproduction Over Asexual Reproduction

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

• A) More offspring are produced by the parents.
• B) The offspring are all identical to the parents.
• C) There is less variation from generation to generation.
• D) Evolution occurs at a slower rate when there are two parents.
• E) The interaction of the genes from both parents allows genetic variation.

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Definitions:

Assignable Variation

Variability in a process attributable to identifiable reasons, rather than being due to chance.

Specific Events

Particular occurrences or happenings that are distinct and identifiable.

Centerline

In statistical quality control, a line on a control chart that represents the average or mean value of the data being monitored.

Control Chart

A tool used in quality control to monitor a process and determine if it is in a state of statistical control by plotting data points over time.