Select the statement that is true.(1 point)

Responses

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

Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.

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

Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

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)

Responses

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.

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

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

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

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)

Responses

starfish
starfish

sandhill crane
sandhill crane

dog
dog

protist
protist

protist

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

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

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

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