Which of the following statements about sexual and asexual reproduction is true?
A) Sexual reproduction leads to offspring that are genetically identical to their parents,whereas asexual reproduction leads to offspring that differ from their parents.
B) Sexual reproduction leads to offspring that differ genetically from their parents,whereas asexual reproduction leads to offspring that are identical to their parents.
C) Sexual reproduction is always better for a species' survival than asexual reproduction.
D) Asexual reproduction is always better for a species' survival than sexual reproduction.

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In sexual reproduction, genetic material from two different individuals combine to create genetically diverse offspring, whereas in asexual reproduction, offspring are exact clones of the parent. Therefore, option B is the correct statement. Option C and D are incorrect as the survival advantage of asexual or sexual reproduction depends on the particular species and its environment.

Which of the Following Statements About Sexual and Asexual Reproduction