What Is a Disadvantage of Sexual Reproduction

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

• A) Sexual reproduction generates less genetic diversity than asexual reproduction.
• B) Sexual reproduction decreases the chance that offspring may be able to live and reproduce in diverse environments.
• C) Sexual reproduction decreases the chance that, in a changing environment, at least some offspring will grow and reproduce successfully.
• D) Sexual reproduction produces fewer offspring per parent than asexual reproduction.
• E) On average, sexual reproduction generates unequal numbers of males and females.

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