Question

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

Answer 1

Reproduction:

1. The production of offspring is known as reproduction.
2. The survival of organisms doesn't depend on reproduction.
3. The survival of organisms requires energy which is provided by food and nutrition.

Role of reproduction:

1. Transfer of genetic material from one generation to another (parents to offspring) for the continuation of species.
2. Replacing the old and the dying population with the new individuals.
3. The number of species in the ecosystem is increased with reproduction.
4. Evolution and variation in species and their survival in different environments happen due to reproduction.