Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)
Responses
sandhill crane
sandhill crane
starfish
starfish
protist
protist
dog
None of the provided options can reproduce both sexually and asexually. The correct answer is protist.
The organism that can reproduce both sexually and asexually is the protist.
The organism that can reproduce both sexually and asexually is the protist. To find the answer, you can start by considering each option and eliminating those that cannot reproduce in both ways.
A sandhill crane is a bird species that reproduces sexually, meaning it requires the involvement of both male and female to produce offspring. Therefore, it does not reproduce asexually.
A starfish, also known as a sea star, can reproduce asexually through a process called regeneration, where a severed part of the starfish can grow into a whole new individual. However, they also reproduce sexually through the release of eggs and sperm. So, starfish can reproduce in both ways.
A dog, like other mammals, reproduces sexually, involving the union of male and female reproductive cells to produce offspring. Therefore, it does not reproduce asexually.
Ultimately, the only option left is protist. Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, including amoebas, algae, and paramecia, among others. Some protists can reproduce both sexually and asexually, depending on environmental conditions and the availability of suitable partners for sexual reproduction.