Why Is Sexual Reproduction Advantageous for a Species

Multiple Choice

Why is sexual reproduction advantageous for a species?

A) Because offspring that are produced sexually are less likely to inherit genetic illnesses.
B) As Mendel's research shows, only species that can adapt to changing environments engage in sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction is used by species that cannot adapt.
C) Because the process of sexual reproduction prevents mitosis and meiosis and thus reduces genetic mutation.
D) Because new combinations of genes can result in new traits that are adaptive for a species.