What is sexual reproduction?List its four significances.

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What is sexual reproduction?List its four significances.

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Two major processes namely formation of gametes and fusion of gametes constitute sexual reproduction.
Its significances are:
(i) Incorporates the process of combining DNA from two different individuals during reproduction.
(ii) Increases genetic variation.
(iii) Promotes diversity in the offsprings.
(iv) Plays a role in the origin of new species.

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