Hydras are animals related to coral and jellyfish. Hydras can reproduce sexually or asexually. Why would hydras avoid reproducing asexually when conditions are difficult? (1 point)

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Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.

The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

Reproducing more slowly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful

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The correct response is: The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

In difficult conditions, hydras may avoid asexual reproduction to ensure greater genetic diversity through sexual reproduction. This genetic diversity provides a better chance of survival for some offspring in changing or harsh environments, reducing the risk that all individuals may be susceptible to the same threats.