White-tailed deer are mammals. Mammals have a reproductive strategy that is not found in all animals.

Question

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​Which two statements provide a cause and effect of the reproductive strategy of white-tailed deer that helps them survive?
A
It requires two parents.
B
It results in individuals being identical to one parent.
C
It requires only one parent.
D
It produces genetic variation within a population.
E
It causes very fast growth and development.

Answer 1

The two statements that provide a cause and effect of the reproductive strategy of white-tailed deer that helps them survive are:

A: It requires two parents.
D: It produces genetic variation within a population.

These statements illustrate that sexual reproduction (involving two parents) leads to genetic diversity, which can enhance the adaptability and survival of the species.