A student is arguing that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals because it increases their survivability and reproductive success. Which statement least supports this argument?(1 point)

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Individuals go on to reproduce again more quickly since they are not investing time in caring for offspring.
Individuals go on to reproduce again more quickly since they are not investing time in caring for offspring.

Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.
Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.

Individuals do not need to waste time and resources finding a mate.
Individuals do not need to waste time and resources finding a mate.

Individuals can reproduce quickly and proliferate at high rates.
Individuals can reproduce quickly and proliferate at high rates.
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Answer 1

The statement that least supports the argument that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals because it increases their survivability and reproductive success is:

"Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low."

This statement implies that while individuals may produce many offspring, the low survival rate of those offspring contradicts the notion of increased reproductive success.

Answer 2

A mother cat is a calico, with orange, black, and white fur. She has three kittens—an orange female, a black and orange female, and a black female. Did she reproduce sexually or asexually? Choose the option that has the best evidence to support your choice.(1 point)
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Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.
Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.

Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.

Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.

Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
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Answer 3

The option that has the best evidence to support the choice of sexual reproduction is:

"Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction."

This statement highlights the genetic variation observed in the kittens, which is a key feature of sexual reproduction, as it involves the combination of genes from two parents.

Answer 4

Blonde hair (b) is recessive, and brown hair (B) is dominant.

A parent has brown hair (Bb). Their first child has blonde hair (bb). Their second child has brown hair (BB).

What must the other parent have (hair color and allele combination)?

(1 point)
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Bb, blonde hair
Bb, blonde hair

bb, blonde hair
bb, blonde hair

BB, brown hair
BB, brown hair

Bb, brown hair
Bb, brown hair
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Answer 5

To determine the hair color and allele combination of the other parent, we should analyze the offspring's genotypes in relation to the known genotype of one parent.

• The first child has blonde hair (bb), which means they must inherit one recessive allele (b) from each parent. Since the parent with brown hair has the genotype Bb, they can contribute either a B or a b allele.
• The second child has brown hair (BB), which means they received a B allele from both parents.

Given that the first child is bb, the other parent must have contributed a b allele. Therefore, the other parent must be bb (blonde hair) to provide a b allele for the first child.

The correct answer is:

bb, blonde hair

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I apologize for any confusion in my previous response. Let's break down the problem again carefully.

1. Parent 1: The known parent has brown hair (Bb).
2. First Child: The child has blonde hair (bb), indicating they received a recessive allele (b) from both parents. This means Parent 2 must have contributed a recessive b allele.
3. Second Child: The child has brown hair (BB), meaning they received a dominant B allele from both parents. Parent 1 (Bb) can contribute either a B or a b, but for this child, Parent 2 would have had to provide a B allele as well.

Since the first child (bb) shows that Parent 2 must have contributed a b allele:

The only configurations for Parent 2 are:

• Bb (brown hair): Parent 2 can contribute both a B (to the second child) and a b (to the first child).
• bb (blonde hair): Parent 2 must contribute a b for the first child, but they cannot provide a B for the second child.

Therefore, the only possible genotype for Parent 2, that can satisfy both children’s hair colors and still align with parent 1's genotype, is:

Bb, brown hair.

Thank you for your patience, and I appreciate your understanding.

Answer 8

Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)?(1 point)
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number and presence of dimples
number and presence of dimples

eye shape
eye shape

skin tone
skin tone

fingernail length
fingernail length
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Answer 9

The trait that is acquired (i.e., not inherited) from the options provided is:

fingernail length

Fingernail length can be influenced by environmental factors, individual habits, and personal grooming choices, making it an acquired trait rather than a genetic one. The other traits listed (dimples, eye shape, and skin tone) are genetically inherited.