Question

How can variation of traits from sexual reproduction be beneficial or harmful to organisms?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

In sexual reproduction, each parent contributes half of the genes acquired by the offspring resulting in variation between parent and offspring. Genetic information can be altered because of mutations, which may result in beneficial, negative, or no change to proteins in or traits of an organism.

Answer 2

Variations can be beneficial or harmful according to the ecological niche of the organism. A variation suitable for the particular niche is selected by nature in evolution. Thus, variations are necessary for the survival of the species. Variation is important for the evolution of the species.