Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)

Responses

sandhill crane
sandhill crane

starfish
starfish

dog
dog

protist

protist

To determine which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually, we need to understand the reproductive methods of each option provided.

1. Sandhill crane: Sandhill cranes reproduce solely thual reproduction. They lay eggs and engage in courtship behaviors.

2. Starfish: Starfish can reproduce both sexually and asexually. They have the ability to regenerate their limbs and some species can split themselves in half to form two separate individuals. They also have separate sexes and can release eggs and sperm into the water for fertilization.

3. Dog: Dogs reproduce thual reproduction. They have separate sexes and reproduce by mating.

4. Protist: Protists are a diverse group of organisms and can reproduce through both sexual and asexual reproduction. Some protists reproduce sexually through the process of conjugation, where genetic material is exchanged between individuals. Others can reproduce asexually through processes such as binary fission, where the organism splits into two identical daughter cells.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is protist. Protists have the ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually.