Question

Based on the diagram, how do planarians benefit from sexual reproduction?

Diagram showing the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction of a planarian


Question 3 options:

Sexual reproduction is simplier and requires less energy than asexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation in offspring.


Sexual reproduction creates genetically identical offspring.

Sexual reproduction does not benefit planarians since asexual reproduction is an alternative.

Answer 1

Based on the diagram, the planarians benefit from sexual reproduction because it produces genetic variation in offspring.