Sexual reproduction evolved multiple times in various groups of organisms. Sexual reproduction differs across the various groups, but almost always involved meiosis followed by gamete release and fertilization. What explains why the phenomenon of sexual reproduction was under selective pressure to evolve multiple times in groups of organisms? Responses A Sexual reproduction produces more offspring in one event than asexual reproduction. Greater numbers of offspring is a survival advantage.Sexual reproduction produces more offspring in one event than asexual reproduction. Greater numbers of offspring is a survival advantage. B Sexual reproduction requires less energy expenditure on the part of the organisms and thus provides a better allocation of resources for the sexually reproducing individual.Sexual reproduction requires less energy expenditure on the part of the organisms and thus provides a better allocation of resources for the sexually reproducing individual. C Sexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring. Genetically diverse populations are more resilient to environmental disturbance and are less likely to go extinct.Sexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring. Genetically diverse populations are more resilient to environmental disturbance and are less likely to go extinct. D Sexual reproduction limits the genetic variation in a population, providing for a mechanism to create genetically stable offspring. These offspring are more likely to survive
C Sexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring. Genetically diverse populations are more resilient to environmental disturbance and are less likely to go extinct.
This explanation is supported by the fact that genetic diversity allows for populations to adapt to changing environments and better withstand diseases and predators. Sexual reproduction introduces variation through the recombination of genetic material from two parents, leading to offspring with diverse genetic combinations. This genetic diversity increases the chances of some individuals surviving and reproducing in changing or challenging environments, ultimately increasing the overall fitness of the population.