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Variations in the offspring is the characteristic of ____________ reproduction.

Variations in the offspring are the characteristic of sexual reproduction.

Explanation: Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of 2 different gametes, one male, and one female. As two different gametes combine, the characteristics of both the gametes will be seen in the offspring. This results in variation in the offspring as it consists of a combination of two different gametes.