Compared to asexual reproduction, the main advantage of sexual reproduction is that it  

A.  requires less energy
B.  increases the genetic diversity of the offspring
C.  can produce more complex offspring
D.  can produce a greater number of offspring


B.  increases the genetic diversity of the offspring

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