Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)
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starfish
starfish
protist
protist
dog
dog
sandhill crane
protist
Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)
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No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
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 komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
The organism that can reproduce both sexually and asexually is the protist.
To answer this question, you can start by understanding the definitions of sexual and asexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (reproductive cells) from two parents, which leads to genetic variation in the offspring. On the other hand, asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes and offspring are produced from a single parent, resulting in genetic clones.
Once you know the definitions, you can eliminate options like the dog and sandhill crane. Dogs and sandhill cranes both reproduce sexually, as they require the involvement of two parents for reproduction.
However, starfish is another possible answer because they have the ability to reproduce asexually by regenerating lost body parts. If a starfish loses an arm, it can regrow that arm through a process known as regeneration. So, starfish can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Finally, the correct answer is protist. Protists are a diverse group of single-celled organisms that can reproduce both sexually and asexually. They have the ability to undergo various modes of reproduction, including binary fission (a form of asexual reproduction) and conjugation (a form of sexual reproduction).