What are the advantages of sexual reproduction? (AS1)

Advantages of sexual reproduction:

a) Sexual reproduction involves the combining of gametes of both the parents to form a zygote. Hence, this zygote consists of the combination of characteristics of both the parents.

b) Every time a new zygote is formed, new combinations take place giving rise to various variations.

c) Accumulation of such variations helps the organisms to adapt and survive better in the environmental conditions and also helps in bringing new characteristics.