Sexual reproduction is considered more beneficial than asexual reproduction because

It is not affected by adverse environmental conditions

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Fertilisation is a chance factor

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It rapidly multiplies the population

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It assists in evolution by producing variations

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Solution

The correct option is D It assists in evolution by producing variations
Sexual reproduction occurs in almost all types of animals and mostly in higher plants.
It is usually biparental. Daughter organisms genetically differ from the parents. Since there are variations, it contributes to the evolution of the species.
So, the correct answer is 'It assists in evolution by producing variations'

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