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Some organisms are capable of asexual or sexual reproduction. Under favourable conditions, reproduction proceeds asexually. When conditions become more stressful reproduction switches to a sexual mode. Why?

A

Sexual reproduction is simple and more rapid allowing larger numbers of offspring to be produced.

B

Sexual reproduction requires two separate individual, who can mutually provide nutrient support during stress.

C

Sexual reproduction produces individuals with new combinations of recombined chromosomes increasing diversity.

D

Asexual reproduction requires more energy.

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C
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