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What is a key difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
What is a key difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?
- Asexual reproduction results in more genetic variation than sexual reproduction.
- Asexual reproduction requires the fusion of gametes, while sexual reproduction does not.
- Sexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, while asexual reproduction does not.
- Asexual reproduction involves only one parent, while sexual reproduction involves two parents. (correct)
Which reproductive method is more common in unicellular organisms?
Which reproductive method is more common in unicellular organisms?
- Asexual reproduction (correct)
- Sexual reproduction
- Both asexual and sexual reproduction are equally common
- Unicellular organisms do not reproduce
Why is genetic diversity higher in sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?
Why is genetic diversity higher in sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?
- Asexual reproduction involves the exchange of genetic material between two individuals.
- Genetic diversity is not affected by the type of reproduction.
- Asexual reproduction produces more mutations, leading to higher genetic diversity.
- Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents. (correct)
