9. which explains how the advantage of genetic variation through sexual reproduction occurs?

a. one of each pair of chromosomes comes from each parent.
b. the union of sperm and egg occurs during meiosis.
c. meiosis occurs in all body cells also.
d. division of body cells results in a greater variety of traits.
e. sexual reproduction allows for a great number of offspring to be produced

D. Division of body cells results in a greater variety of traits

Explanation:

Since sexual reproduction occurs between two organisms their traits are combined to form a new individual who has similarities and differences to both parents.

those characteristics are cellular organization, reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, response to stimuli, growth and development, and adaptation through evolution. some things, such as a virus, demonstrate only a few of these characteristics and are, therefore, not alive