Question
Cardinals reproduce sexually. Many types of fungi can reproduce asexually by producing spores.
A fungus does not need to _______ to reproduce, but a cardinal does.
A.
reach maturity
B.
find a mate
C.
expend energy
D.
find food
A fungus does not need to _______ to reproduce, but a cardinal does.
A.
reach maturity
B.
find a mate
C.
expend energy
D.
find food
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best option to fill in the blank is B. **find a mate.**
A fungus can reproduce asexually without needing to find a mate, while a cardinal, as a sexually reproducing organism, does need to find a mate to reproduce.
A fungus can reproduce asexually without needing to find a mate, while a cardinal, as a sexually reproducing organism, does need to find a mate to reproduce.