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

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It eliminates genetic variation in a species.
It eliminates genetic variation in a species.

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

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

It ensures that offspring are free from mutations.

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It produces offspring with a mix of genetic traits.

This mixing of genetic traits through sexual reproduction increases genetic variation within a species, which is a key factor in evolution.

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