Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?
a) It takes time and energy to find a mating partner.
b) The transfer of genetic information from generation to generation is not as efficient as it is during asexual reproduction.
c) Organisms can expose themselves to danger during the mating process.
d) Variability among offspring enables parents to produce a range of offspring, any one of which may be suitable to changes in the environment.
e) Sexual reproduction breaks down genotypes that are well-adapted for a stable environment.
Answer: d) Variability among offspring enables parents to produce a range of offspring, any one of which may be suitable to changes in the environment.