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Offspring that are produced through sexual reproduction are usually similar, but never identical, to their parents. This is because

A.
genes mutate during every occurrence of sexual reproduction.

B.
half of the offspring's genes come from one parent while the other half comes from the other parent.

C.
genes are not transferred between parents and offspring during sexual reproduction.

D.
all of the offspring's genes only come from one parent or the other.

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Answer:

The answer would be B. Half of the offspring's genes come from one parent, while the other half comes from the other parent

Step-by-step explanation:

Sexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which two parents of the opposite gender are involved. In sexual reproduction, the genetic makeup of the offspring is contributed by both the parents due to which offspring produced are similar but not identical to their parents.

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