Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. For example, rose bushes reproduce asexually when cuttings planted in the
ground grow roots and become a new rose bush. They can also reproduce sexually when their flowers are pollinated. What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction in roses? Choose the correct answer.
(1 point)
A.
Roses can produce more offspring in sexual reproduction.
B.
Roses reproduce more quickly when reproducing sexually.
C.
Roses produced through sexual reproduction have more genetic variation.
