How is natural selection related to sexual reproduction as opposed to asexual reproduction?

A) Sexual reproduction results in many new gene combinations, some of which will lead to differential reproduction.

B) Sexual reproduction results in the most appropriate and healthiest balance of two sexes in the population.

C) Sexual reproduction results in the greatest number of new mutations.

D) Sexual reproduction allows the greatest number of offspring to be produced.

E) Sexual reproduction utilizes far less energy than asexual reproduction.

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Zion Gould

9 April, 18:33

How is natural selection related to sexual reproduction as opposed to asexual reproduction?

A) Sexual reproduction results in many new gene combinations, some of which will lead to differential reproduction.

B) Sexual reproduction results in the most appropriate and healthiest balance of two sexes in the population.

C) Sexual reproduction results in the greatest number of new mutations.

D) Sexual reproduction allows the greatest number of offspring to be produced.

E) Sexual reproduction utilizes far less energy than asexual reproduction.

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Kolby Sheppard · Answer 1

B) Sexual reproduction results in the most appropriate and healthiest balance of two sexes in the population.

Fertilization of gametes in the female reproductive system and then, an offspring.

Biodiversity depends on a species' ability to reproduce itself. If a species cannot reproduce then it will die out. This depends on the climatic conditions of the region. If there is a natural disaster for example, it will affect a species' ability to reproduce.