Answer to Question #106989 in Evolution for NIBEDITA RUDRA

Question

Discuss the importance of sexual reproduction in producing variations.

Answer 1

The biological importance of sexual reproduction is that the new organism is more adapted to new living conditions. The offspring receives two different alleles of each gene making it more flexible to the alterations of the environment. During fertilization, mutual enrichment of gametes and balancing of metabolism occurs. These features significantly increase the survival of the offspring.