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)

Question

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)
Responses

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

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

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The best evidence to support the choice is:

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

This option highlights the evidence of genetic variation in the offspring, which is a key characteristic of sexual reproduction. In sexual reproduction, the mixing of genetic material from two parents can result in offspring that have different traits and appearances compared to their parent(s).