Title Life requires reproduction in order to ensure continuation of species; in fact, one of the key facets for defining life is reproduction (Pillars of Life). Throughout the evolution of all living things, organisms have developed different strategies for producing offspring. These strategies can be partitioned into two main methods: asexual reproduction, and sexual reproduction. Current knowledge maintains that asexual reproduction came first. However, one may wonder, why did sexual reproduction
A Deeper Inquiry Into Reproduction Life requires reproduction in order to ensure continuation of species; in fact, one of the key facets for defining life is reproduction (Pillars of Life). Throughout the evolution of living things, organisms have developed different strategies for producing offspring. These strategies can be partitioned into two main methods: asexual reproduction, and sexual reproduction. Current knowledge maintains that asexual reproduction came first. However, one may wonder