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Why is reproduction essential for organisms? - Biology

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Why is reproduction essential for organisms?

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Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all living organisms. It is a biological process through which living organisms produce offspring similar to them. Reproduction ensures the continuance of various species on Earth. In the absence of reproduction, the species will not be able to exist for a long time and may soon get extinct.

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Chapter 1: Reproduction in Organisms - Exercises [Page 17]

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NCERT Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 1 Reproduction in Organisms
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