Select the statement that is true.(1 point)

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Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.

Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which statement below best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other?(1 point)

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Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.
Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.
Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

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

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sandhill crane
sandhill crane

dog
dog

protist
protist

starfish

Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)

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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.

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.

Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.

No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.

protist