Question

1. which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction? sexual reproduction takes a shorter amount of time sexual reproduction can occur without a mate sexual reproduction requires less energy sexual reproduction produces variation in the offspring

Explanation:

Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents. This leads to genetic variation in offspring, which is beneficial for adaptation and evolution. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, usually results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent (clones). Regarding the other options: sexual reproduction generally takes longer (more complex process), requires a mate (by definition), and often requires more energy (e.g., finding a mate, complex reproductive processes).

Answer:

Sexual reproduction produces variation in the offspring.