Question

Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

I. Sexual reproduction is more rapid and less complicated.
II. Sexual reproduction results in more diversity.
III. Sexual reproduction requires only one parent.
IV. Sexual reproduction produces more offspring.
A.
III only
B.
I and II only
C.
II only
D.
I, III, and IV only

Answer 1

C. II only

Explanation: Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity via recombination and independent assortment. It is generally more complex and slower, requires two parents, and does not inherently produce more offspring than asexual reproduction.