Question

Reproduction is essentially a phenomenon that is not for survival of an individual but for continuation of a species. Justify

Answer 1

(a) For survival an individual needs energy which it obtains from life processes such as nutrition and respiration.
(b) Reproduction does not provide energy.

(c) Reproduction ensures transfer of genetic material from one generation to the next which helps in continuation of species.

Thus, reproduction does not help survive rather its an energy consuming process, however it is essential for the continuation of the species