Sexual reproduction
A) allows animals to conserve resources and reproduce only during optimal conditions.
B) can produce diverse phenotypes that may enhance survival of a population in a changing environment.
C) yields more numerous offspring more rapidly than is possible with asexual reproduction.
D) enables males and females to remain isolated from each other while rapidly colonizing habitats.
E) guarantees that both parents will provide care for each offspring.

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Sexual reproduction involves the mixing of genetic material from two parents, resulting in offspring with diverse phenotypes. This diversity can enhance the survival of a population in a changing environment by increasing the likelihood that at least some individuals will possess advantageous traits.

Answer: E 
 Sexual reproduction requires the contribution of genetic material from both parents, which increases the investment in each offspring. This increased investment promotes greater parental care and increases the likelihood of offspring survival.

Sexual Reproduction