Asked by jimmybob

Why is having different genes a good thing for species that reproduce sexually?

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Responses

It causes the species to develop much larger bodies.
It causes the species to develop much larger bodies.

It allows the species to create offspring much faster.
It allows the species to create offspring much faster.

It ensures all offspring are identical to the parent.
It ensures all offspring are identical to the parent.

It helps the species survive changes in its environment.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It helps the species survive changes in its environment.

Explanation: Genetic variation gives some individuals traits that may be advantageous if conditions change, increasing the chance the species will persist.