Concepts of Biology
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Chapter 7, Problem 2RQ
What is a likely evolutionary advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
a. sexual reproduction involves fewer steps
b. less chance of using up the
c. sexual reproduction results in greater variation in the offspring
d. sexual reproduction is more cost-effective
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