Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
The correct answer is: No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
To determine the answer, we need to understand the different modes of reproduction experienced by organisms. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (sperm and egg) to produce offspring with genetic variation. Asexual reproduction, on the other hand, does not involve the fusion of gametes and leads to offspring that are genetically identical or nearly identical to the parent.
While it is true that many simpler organisms, such as bacteria and algae, reproduce primarily through asexual means, it is not completely accurate to say that all complex organisms reproduce exclusively thual reproduction. In fact, there are numerous examples of complex organisms, such as starfish and plants, that use asexual reproduction more frequently.
Some complex organisms, like the komodo dragon mentioned in one of the options, are capable of both sexual and asexual reproduction. For instance, while komodo dragons primarily reproduce sexually, they can also engage in a form of asexual reproduction called parthenogenesis, where unfertilized eggs develop into offspring.
Therefore, it is important to recognize that the statement "Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually" is not universally true and that various organisms have different reproductive strategies.