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.
IV only
B.
I, III, and IV only
C.
I only
D.
II only

Answer 1

D. II only

Explanation: Sexual reproduction creates genetic variation (via recombination and independent assortment), which is an advantage over asexual reproduction. The other statements are false: sexual reproduction is generally more complex and slower, usually requires two parents (whereas asexual needs one), and does not necessarily produce more offspring.