This helps increase variation in the offspring.
Mass C₆H₈O₇ : 0.531484 g
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
Reaction
3NaHCO₃ (aq) + C₆H₈O₇ (aq) → 3 CO₂ (g) + 3 H₂O (l) + Na₃C₆H₅O₇ (aq)
MW NaHCO₃ : 84 g/mol
mass NaHCO₃ : 7.10² mg=0.7 g
mol NaHCO₃ :

mol C₆H₈O₇ :

MW C₆H₈O₇ : 192 g/mol
mass C₆H₈O₇ :

Well the organism that is producing an offspring is already very adapted to it's surroundings. So, the organism has developed characteristics that help it survive in it's environment. These traits are passed down to the offspring. Creating adaptations to this particular species.