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All organisms reproducing sexually and asexually show variation. Mention in which one of the two they occur faster. Give reason in support to your answer.

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The chances of more variation is in sexual reproduction involving two parents. Asexual reproduction produces offsprings with less variations. But asexual reproduction requires less time as well as energy for reproduction as compared to sexual reproduction.

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