Functions of steroids

Answer

"Steroid hormones are cyclical chemical compounds made up of rings of carbon atoms that play an essential role in a wide range of physiological functions, including growth, development, energy metabolism, homeostasis and reproduction."

d. in sexual reproduction, offspring have more chromosomes than

either parent.

asexual reproduction results in offspring which are genetically the same as the parent organism (not counting a rare mutation). sexual reproduction produces a random mixture of the genetics derived from both parents

explanation:

enhanced global partnerships and exploration capabilities may advance international preparedness for protecting the earth from catastrophic events such as some asteroid strikes, advancing collaborative research on space weather and protecting spacecraft by developing new means for space debris removal.