Question

Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)
Responses

No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.

No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.

Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.

1 answer

The correct response is:

No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.

This is accurate because some complex organisms can reproduce asexually. For example, certain plants can reproduce through vegetative means, and some complex organisms like starfish can regenerate and reproduce asexually. The statement oversimplifies the relationship between complexity and mode of reproduction.