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Why does sexual reproduction generate more diversity than simple asexual reproduction from one parent?

Question
Why does sexual reproduction generate more diversity than simple asexual reproduction from one parent?
Because it involves combining variations already accumulated in two different individuals
Because it eliminates all previous variations
Because it always doubles the population size instantly
Because it prevents any DNA copying errors
Answer
Because it involves combining variations already accumulated in two different individuals
Detailed Explanation
Sexual reproduction combines genetic material and accumulated variations from two different parents, producing greater diversity than asexual reproduction from a single parent.
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