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A new disease affects a population. Which type of reproduction gives the group a better chance to survive?
Diagram comparing asexual and sexual reproduction.
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Asexual reproduction, because all offspring are identical.
Sexual reproduction, because variation can help survival.
Sexual reproduction, because it produces fewer offspring.
Asexual reproduction, because it is a much faster process.
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Sexual reproduction, because variation can help survival.
Genetic diversity among offspring increases the chance some individuals carry alleles that confer resistance to the new disease, so the population is more likely to persist.
Genetic diversity among offspring increases the chance some individuals carry alleles that confer resistance to the new disease, so the population is more likely to persist.
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