Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?

Which is a benefit of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
  a. More offspring can be produced.
  b. The offspring are all identical to the parents.
  c. There is less variation from generation to generation.
  d. Evolution will occur at a slower rate when there are two parents.
  e. The interaction of the genes from both parents brings about genetic variatio

Question 2

What is a distinct characteristic of asexual reproduction?
  a. fusion of egg and sperm
  b. a cell splitting into identical halves
  c. genes contributed by two parents
  d. high degree of genetic variation
  e. formation of a fertilized egg