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.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
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.
The statement that is true is: 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)
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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.
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 skip the process of finding a mate.
Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.
To determine the true statement, we can evaluate each option:
1. "Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse."
This statement is incorrect. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of two gametes; instead, it involves the production of offspring without the involvement of gametes or the fusion of genetic material.
2. "Sexual reproduction requires a single parent."
This statement is incorrect. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of two gametes from two parents, resulting in offspring with a mix of genetic material from both parents.
3. "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."
This statement is true. Asexual reproduction is generally considered a simpler process as it only involves one parent and does not require the production of specialized gametes.
4. "Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction."
This statement is generally true. Sexual reproduction typically produces a larger number of offspring compared to asexual reproduction. This is because sexual reproduction allows for genetic diversity and recombination, which can lead to increased adaptability and survival rates in offspring.
Therefore, the true statement from the options provided is: "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."
Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)
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starfish
starfish
sandhill crane
sandhill crane
dog
dog
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.
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.
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.
The statement that complex organisms reproduce sexually and simple organisms reproduce asexually is not always true.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.