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Using specific events in the formation of gametes and zygotes, describe why there is a greater diversity in sexual reproduction than in asexual reproduction.

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In asexual reproduction there is only one parent cell so the daughter cell is a genetic copy of the parent cell
In sexual reproduction there are two parent cells so each cell is unique due to the different combinations

Answer: There is a greater diversity seen in the sexual reproduction as compared to that of asexual reproduction because of recombination.

Explanation:

When sperm and egg fuse together there is a formation of zygote. The formation zygote aids in recombination of chromosome pair.

This recombination takes place during the crossing over of chromosomes of both parents.

Crossing over and recombination is the main reason why, there is a greater diversity in sexual reproduction as compared to that of asexual.

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