Question

Although sexual reproduction is a long drawn, energy-intensive complex form of reproduction, many groups of organisms in Kingdom Animalia and Plantae prefer this mode of reproduction. Give at least three reasons for this.

Answer 1

Although sexual

reproduction is a long drawn, energy-intensive complex form of reproduction, many groups of organisms in kingdom Animalia and Plantae prefer this mode of reproduction because:-

* Genetic variation: Genetic variation is created in a population of species due to the process of meiosis that takes place during gametogenesis.

*Adaptation: The variation in population of a species is essential for survival of species under a changing environment.

*Evolution: As a result of variations and adaptations, evolution of a species takes place.

*Vigour and vitality: Genetic recombinations, interactions etc. during sexual reproduction provide vigour and vitality to the offspring.