Sexual reproduction produces variation in the offspring. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring that have a combination of genes from both parents. This process includes mechanisms such as crossing-over during meiosis, independent assortment of chromosomes, and random fertilization, all of which contribute to genetic variation. In contrast, asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring (clones) with no variation except for mutations. Therefore, sexual reproduction is the type of reproduction that generates genetic diversity in offspring, which is beneficial for the survival and adaptation of species.
