Q. Offsprings formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because
A) Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process
B) Gametes of parents have quantitatively different genetic composition
C) Genetic material comes from two parents of same species
D) Greater amount of DNA is involved in sexual reproduction
Explanation
Sexual reproduction is characterized by genetic recombination. Due to genetic recombination the progeny is different from the parents. In sexual reproduction the genetic material comes from the two parents of same species. But in asexual reproduction only one individual participate to produce offspring
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