Which of the following statements regarding sexual and asexual reproduction is true?
A) Cell division only occurs after sexual reproduction.
B) Only offspring from asexual reproduction inherit traits from two parents.
C) Sexual reproduction typically includes the development of unfertilized eggs.
D) Sexual reproduction is more likely to increase genetic variation than is asexual reproduction.

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Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) from two separate individuals, which creates offspring with a unique combination of genes from both parents. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, typically involves only one parent and does not mix genetic material. Therefore, sexual reproduction is more likely to increase genetic variation within a population compared to asexual reproduction. The other statements are incorrect: cell division occurs in both types of reproduction, asexual offspring do not inherit traits from two parents, and unfertilized eggs do not develop in sexual reproduction.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Sexual and Asexual Reproduction