Question

Question

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)
Responses

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.

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

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

Answer 1

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 choose to reproduce sexually rather than asexually to enhance genetic diversity. This increased genetic variation can provide a better chance of survival for at least some individuals in changing or challenging environments. Asexual reproduction, while rapid, produces genetically identical offspring, which may all be susceptible to the same threats.