Question

In terms of adaptation, what advantage does sexual reproduction provide for a species?

Answer 1

Genetic recombination takes place during sexual reproduction which causes adaptation.

Answer 2

Unlike other ways of reproduction, sexual reproduction provides variation through inheriting various genes. This variation is essential for adaptation as it would not just create a copy of the original life form, but rather a different unique life form that could adapt to something, and then have it's own offspring with the adapted trait.