Why do algae and fungi shift to sexual mode of reproduction just before the onset of adverse conditions?

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Organisms like fungi and algae switch to sexual mode just before the onset of adverse conditions because sexual reproduction would bring about variations into the organisms. This variation might help them to be able to survive in unfavorable conditions.

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Q. Assertion :Algae and fungi switch to asexual method of reproduction before the onset of adverse conditions. Reason: Asexual reproduction may introduce variations and leads to the formation of many clones.

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