How does sexual reproduction contribute to evolution in a species?(1 point)

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It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.
It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.

It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.
It produces offspring with identical genetic traits as the parents.

It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.
It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.

It eliminates genetic variation in a species.

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The correct response is:

It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.

Sexual reproduction combines the genetic material from two parents, leading to offspring with diverse genetic traits. This genetic variation is essential for evolution, as it allows populations to adapt to changing environments and increases the chances of survival.

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