Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction?
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Life Cycle of Sexual Reproducers
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Which of the following is a key difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?
A
Asexual reproduction results in genetically diverse offspring, while sexual reproduction results in identical offspring.
B
Sexual reproduction involves two parents, while asexual reproduction involves only one parent.
C
Sexual reproduction occurs only in plants, while asexual reproduction occurs only in animals.
D
Asexual reproduction requires the fusion of gametes, while sexual reproduction does not.
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Identify the key characteristics of sexual reproduction: it involves two parents and the fusion of gametes, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.
Identify the key characteristics of asexual reproduction: it involves only one parent and does not require the fusion of gametes, resulting in genetically identical offspring.
Evaluate the given options based on the characteristics of sexual and asexual reproduction.
Option 1 is incorrect because asexual reproduction results in genetically identical offspring, not diverse.
Option 2 is correct because it accurately describes the involvement of two parents in sexual reproduction and one parent in asexual reproduction.
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