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)

Responses

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

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

1 answer

The statement that least supports the argument that asexual reproduction is more 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 suggests a negative aspect of asexual reproduction, indicating that while many offspring are produced, their low survival rate undermines the notion of increased survivability and reproductive success.