Question

Some flatworms reproduce through fragmentation. What is a disadvantage of this method? (1 point)

Responses

It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.

It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.

It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.

It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

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It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.

Answer 2

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The disadvantage of reproduction through fragmentation in flatworms is that it leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.

Answer 3

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The disadvantage of fragmentation as a method of reproduction in flatworms is that it leads to lower genetic diversity compared to sexual reproduction. This is because in fragmentation, a single organism breaks apart into multiple fragments, each of which can grow into a new organism. Since all the offspring are genetically identical to the parent organism, there is no genetic variation introduced in the population. This lack of genetic diversity can be a disadvantage as it reduces the population's ability to adapt to changing environments or resist diseases. In contrast, sexual reproduction involves combining genetic material from two parents, resulting in offspring with diverse combinations of genetic traits.