Question
Which statement is most supportive of the claim that genetic diversity is an advantage of sexual reproduction?(1 point)
Responses
a. Asexual reproduction results in the same genes being copied, which means the same vulnerabilities in the population.
b. Lack of genetic diversity from asexual reproduction results in a diminished ability to survive changes to the environment.
c. Genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that help them survive.
d. Sexual reproduction creates genetic diversity, which results in a wide range of appearances in a population.
Responses
a. Asexual reproduction results in the same genes being copied, which means the same vulnerabilities in the population.
b. Lack of genetic diversity from asexual reproduction results in a diminished ability to survive changes to the environment.
c. Genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that help them survive.
d. Sexual reproduction creates genetic diversity, which results in a wide range of appearances in a population.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that is most supportive of the claim that genetic diversity is an advantage of sexual reproduction is:
**c. Genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that help them survive.**
This statement directly addresses the benefits of genetic diversity arising from sexual reproduction and its role in enhancing survival in changing environments.
**c. Genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that help them survive.**
This statement directly addresses the benefits of genetic diversity arising from sexual reproduction and its role in enhancing survival in changing environments.