Which of the following statements correctly compares asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction in living organisms?
- A) Asexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring through independent assortment, whereas sexual reproduction produces clones.
- B) Sexual reproduction requires less metabolic energy and time to generate offspring than asexual reproduction does.
- C) Asexual reproduction relies on the fusion of haploid gametes formed by meiosis, whereas sexual reproduction relies exclusively on mitotic division.
- D) Sexual reproduction generates novel combinations of alleles that can enhance adaptability in changing environments, whereas asexual reproduction produces offspring that are essentially genetically identical to the parent.
