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Question
What is sexual reproduction? List its four significances.
Solution
The type of reproduction which involve two individuals of different sexes (male and female) is known as sexual reproduction.
Significance of sexual reproduction:
(1) It is a source of genetic variation among a population of organisms.
(2) It gives rise to individuals more adapted to the environment.
(3) It helps in survival of species.
(4) It helps in evolution of organisms.
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