Question

Why is sexual reproduction considered to be superior to asexual reproduction in terms of evolution

Answer 1

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Sexual Reproduction is superior to asexual reproduction because :-


>> In sexual reproduction , the character and traits gets changed no matter by how mush but they do change ,

but in asexual reproduction , exact copy of parents are made .

So , for evolution , there must be change in character and traits which is seen only through sexual reproduction .

So , for evolution point of view , sexual reproduction is necessary .


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Answer 2

in sexual reproduction more variations are produced than asexual reproduction. these variations are necessary for the survival of species but not necessarily for an individual because if there may be some drastic changes like excessive heat or cold or shortage of water in the habitat of a species of organisms. now, if all the organism of a population living in that habitat are exactly identical then there is a danger that all of them may die and no one would survive under those conditions. this will eliminate the species from that habitat completely. however if some variation are present in some individual organism to tolerate excessive heat or cold or survive on meagre water supply, then there is a chance for them to survive and flourish even in adverse environment. for example, if there is a population of certain bacteria living in temperate water and the temperature of water increases too much due to global warming, then most of these bacteria will not be able to tolerate excessive heat and hence die. but some bacteria which had variation to resist heat would survive and grow further.

hence sexual reproduction is considered superior to asexual reproduction in terms of evolution