Question

explain how sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in many species of plants and animals, make sure to include the importance and function of gametes.

Answer 1

Two parents are required for asexual reproduction to occur. The 23 chromosome numbers of sex cells or gametes are divided in half during mitosis. Two sex cells, one from each parent, fuse to form a being with half the cells. Because offspring inherit chromosomes from two parents, genetic diversity is increased.

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Answer 2

Sexual reproduction allows for variation in genetic makeup as opposed to asexual reproduction which is often a clone or duplicate of the mothering organism, like how cells multiply. Gametes are half of the genetic product from each parent in sexual reproduction that combine to form zygotes, which is another term for a fertilized egg. Gametes carry the genetic codes that cause genetic diversity in sexual reproduction's products.