Sexual reproduction allows for
A) random mutations to occur at a faster rate than does asexual reproduction.
B) greater genetic diversity in offspring compared to asexual reproduction.
C) clones of parent cells to be produced more quickly and efficiently than does prokaryotic fission.
D) haploid individuals to pass their genes on to the next generation.
B
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A. true B. false
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a. humans. b. livestock. c. pets. d. wildlife. e. all of these.
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