Question

how is sexual reproduction advantageous for organisms, when compared to asexual reproduction?
it requires less energy
it happens faster
it produces many more offspring
it produces a more genetically varied population

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, leading to genetic variation in offspring. Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring. Genetic variation is beneficial as it provides a population with a better chance of survival in changing environments. Sexual reproduction generally requires more energy, is slower, and produces fewer offspring compared to asexual reproduction.

Answer:

it produces a more genetically varied population