A student is arguing that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals because it increases their survivability and reproductive success. Which statement least supports this argument?(1 point)

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Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.
Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.

Individuals go on to reproduce again more quickly since they are not investing time in caring for offspring.
Individuals go on to reproduce again more quickly since they are not investing time in caring for offspring.

Individuals can reproduce quickly and proliferate at high rates.
Individuals can reproduce quickly and proliferate at high rates.

Individuals do not need to waste time and resources finding a mate.

Answer 1

The statement that least supports the argument that asexual reproduction is beneficial for individuals because it increases their survivability and reproductive success is:

Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.

This statement implies that despite producing many offspring, the overall survival rate is low, which undermines the claim that asexual reproduction increases survivability and reproductive success.