Question

which is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction? a. it requires less energy which allows more time to obtain food. b. offspring are genetically identical to their parents, and so will inherit favorable traits. c. more variation is possible within a species, which allows the species to adapt to change. d. many offspring are produced quickly, so the population of a species can quickly grow.

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, leading to greater genetic variation in offspring. This variation helps a species adapt to changing environments. Asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring (clones), limiting variation. Sexual reproduction generally requires more energy, and fewer offspring are produced compared to asexual reproduction in a given time - frame.

Answer:

C. More variation is possible within a species, which allows the species to adapt to changing environments.