There is greater variation among the offspring. The offspring are identical to the parents. Only one parent is necessary for reproduction. No sex cells are needed for reproduction.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: What advantage does a species that reproduces sexually have over a species that reproduces asexually?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- There is greater variation among the offspring.
- The offspring are identical to the parents.
- Only one parent is necessary for reproduction.
- No sex cells are needed for reproduction.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

There is greater variation among the offspring.