alleryThe MAIN ADVANTAGE of SEXUAL reproduction over asexual reproduction is:
AMixing of two parents' DNA, creating variation
BSpeed: sexual reproduction is much faster than asexual
CEnergy efficiency: it costs less energy than asexual
DNo need for two parents to be involved in the process
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Mixing of two parents' DNA, creating variation
Sexual reproduction mixes DNA from two parents, creating offspring with new genetic combinations.
This variation is the raw material for natural selection and evolution.
Asexual reproduction is faster but produces identical copies.
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