Select the statement that id true. (1 point)
Responses
Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
The correct statement is: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
To select the true statement, we need to carefully read and analyze each option.
Option 1: "Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse."
This statement is incorrect. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes (reproductive cells), as it only involves a single parent.
Option 2: "Sexual reproduction requires a single parent."
This statement is also incorrect. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes from two parents to produce offspring.
Option 3: "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."
This statement is partially correct. Asexual reproduction is generally considered a simpler process than sexual reproduction because it does not involve the complex processes of finding and attracting a mate, mating, and producing gametes. However, the simplicity of reproduction can vary depending on the organism and its specific reproductive mechanisms.
Option 4: "Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction."
This statement is generally incorrect. In most cases, asexual reproduction allows for the rapid production of offspring because there is no need for the time-consuming processes of finding a mate and mating. However, sexual reproduction has the potential to produce more genetically diverse offspring, which can be advantageous in terms of adaptation and survival.
Therefore, the correct statement would be option 3: "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."