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Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because

(a)  Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process

(b)  Gametes of parents have qualitatively different genetic composition

(c)  Genetic material comes from parents of two different species

(d)  Greater amount of DNA is involved in sexual reproduction

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Correct option   (b)  Gametes of parents have qualitatively different genetic composition

Explanation:

• Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because gametes of parents have qualitatively different genetic composition.

• In asexual reproduction due to involvement of only one parent, so there is no chance of variation.

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