Q. 3 Although sexual reproduction is a long drawn, energy-intensive complex form of reproduction, many groups of organisms in kingdom-Animalia and
Plantae prefer this mode of reproduction. Give atleast three reasons for this. organisms


following are the three reasons for the mode of sexual reproduction in higher group of

(i) The sexual mode of reproduction ensures creation of new variants.

(ii) Genetically varied offsprings are produced that adapt to changes in environment and survive in all climatic conditions.

(iii) Sexual reproduction ensures the genetic recombination that results in variation which gives rise to evolution.