A benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that sexual reproduction

A) generates new combinations of alleles upon which selection can act.

B) breaks up adaptive combinations of genes.

C) produces offspring of two different genders, thus increasing the overall reproductive rate.

D) promotes Muller's ratchet.

E) increases the rate at which females can pass genes on to their offspring.

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Nathanael

1 October, 09:48

A benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction is that sexual reproduction

A) generates new combinations of alleles upon which selection can act.

B) breaks up adaptive combinations of genes.

C) produces offspring of two different genders, thus increasing the overall reproductive rate.

D) promotes Muller's ratchet.

E) increases the rate at which females can pass genes on to their offspring.

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Aydan Buchanan · Answer 1

The correct answer is A) Generates new combinations of alleles upon which selection can act.

Explanation:

In biology, there are two main kinds of reproduction: sexual and asexual. Asexual reproduction occurs when there is only a parent involve and this divides, splits or similar to form new cells or organisms that are genetically identical to the parent. On the other hand, in sexual reproduction, there are two parents involved, usually from opposite sexes and the alleles of both are combined in the offspring. The main advantage or benefit of sexual reproduction is that it involves the combination of alleles which means genetic variation, this makes the population able to adapt and evolve as selection acts and also makes a population less vulnerable to diseases. Thus, a benefit of sexual reproduction is that "Generates new combinations of alleles upon which selection can act".