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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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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Sexual reproduction, because variation can help survival.

Genetic variation from sexual reproduction increases the chance some offspring carry resistance to the new disease, whereas asexual clones are all similarly susceptible.