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Some organisms are capable of asexual or sexual reproduction. Under favourable conditions, reproduction proceeds asexually. When conditions become more stressful reproduction switches to a sexual mode. Why?

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a
Sexual reproduction is simple and more rapid allowing larger numbers of offspring to be produced.
b
Sexual reproduction requires two separate individuals, who can mutually provide nutrient support during stress.
c
Sexual reproduction produces individuals with new combinations of recombined chromosomes increasing diversity.
d
Asexual reproduction requires more energy.

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Correct option is C

Some organisms are capable of asexual or sexual reproduction. Under favourable conditions, reproduction proceeds asexually. When conditions become more stressful reproduction switches to a sexual mode, because sexual reproduction produces individuals with new combinations of recombined chromosomes increasing diversity.


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