yes
recombination of alleles
Sexually reproducing organisms inherit their alleles from their parents. Offspring receive one copy of each gene from each parent, leading to genetic variation.
Variation of offspring in sexually reproducing organisms is mainly due to genetic recombination during meiosis, which leads to unique combinations of genetic material being passed on to offspring from their parents. Additionally, mutations can also contribute to variation by introducing new alleles into the gene pool.
If meiosis did not occur in sexually reproducing organisms, the chromosome number would double in each generation. Sexual reproduction results in new combinations of genetic traits.
recombination of alleles
The gametes.
Variation in the offspring of sexually reproducing organisms is the direct result of genetic recombination during the formation of gametes (sperm and egg) and the random mixing of genetic material from the two parents. This process increases genetic diversity within a population, allowing for adaptation to changing environments and evolution over time.
In sexually reproducing organisms, mutations can be inherited if they occur in the germ cells, which are the reproductive cells (sperm and eggs). These mutations can be passed on to the next generation during fertilization, potentially affecting the offspring's traits. Mutations in somatic cells, on the other hand, do not get passed to future generations.
The offspring of an organism that reproduces asexually will be a genetic clone of the parent, carrying identical genetic material. This means that there is no genetic variation in the offspring, which can limit their ability to adapt to changing environments compared to sexually reproducing organisms.
There will be no reproduction
meiosisHuman recombination
If reproduce means producing offspring/copies of itself, then yes. If reproduce means reproducing sexually (not asexually), then no. Bacteria reproduce through asexual reproduction -- making exact copies of themselves.