Question

Compare and contrast sexually reproducing vs. asexually reproducing organisms in terms of genetic diversity and mitosis/meiosis.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sexual reproduction is more genetically diverse than asexual reproduction. This is because asexual reproduction only requires one parent to produce offspring. This means that the offspring will be to indentical to the parent. The only way the offspring will be different from the parent, is if a mutation were to occur. Sexual reproduction requires two parents, this means the offspring will be genetically different from the parent. Therefore, sexual reproduction is more genetically diverse.

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