Question
What is one distinct DISADVANTAGE of sexual reproduction?(1 point)
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Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Sexual reproduction, unlike asexual reproduction, can rapidly produce too many new offspring
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Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Sexual reproduction, unlike asexual reproduction, can rapidly produce too many new offspring
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GPT-4o mini
One distinct disadvantage of sexual reproduction is that **sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms**. This can limit the ability of these species to reproduce successfully, potentially impacting their survival.