What is one distinct DISADVANTAGE of sexual reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Organisms that sexually reproduce do not produce much genetic variety
Sexual reproduction, unlike asexual reproduction, can rapidly produce too many new offspring
Sexual reproduction, unlike asexual reproduction, can rapidly produce too many new offspring
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are all equally vulnerable to the same diseases, predators, and other environmental pressures
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms
Sexual reproduction requires two individuals, which may be difficult for endangered or uncommon species of organisms.
Which type of reproduction is MOST advantageous for the production of a wide variety of organisms in an individual species?(1 point)
Responses
budding
budding
fragmentation
fragmentation
binary fission
binary fission
sexual reproduction
sexual reproduction
Which statement is true regarding sexual reproduction as a method of producing offspring?(1 point)
Responses
It is uncommon among mammals
It is uncommon among mammals
It is not usually a method used by plants
It is not usually a method used by plants
It requires more resources and time than asexual reproduction
It requires more resources and time than asexual reproduction
It produces offspring that are genetically identical
It requires more resources and time than asexual reproduction
Using the picture above, consider the type of reproduction show in Example D. Which statement is NOT accurate in describing the process depicted?
(1 point)
Responses
offspring are genetically diverse
offspring are genetically diverse
an egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote
an egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote
offspring are genetically identical to their parent
offspring are genetically identical to their parent
The egg and the sperm each contain half the number of chromosomes that are in other cells
offspring are genetically identical to their parent
One major difference between asexual and sexual reproduction is that:(1 point)
Responses
Sexual reproduction makes clones
Sexual reproduction makes clones
Asexual reproduction has two cell divisions
Asexual reproduction has two cell divisions
Sexual reproduction has one cell division
Sexual reproduction has one cell division
Asexual reproduction creates clones