Question

Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point) Responses Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually. Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually. No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often. No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often. Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually. Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually. No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

Answer 1

The correct response is: No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.

While it is common for multicellular, complex organisms to reproduce sexually, there are many exceptions where complex organisms can also reproduce asexually. For example, certain plants can reproduce through methods such as fragmentation or budding, and some animals, like starfish, can regenerate lost limbs and reproduce asexually. Additionally, some complex organisms, such as komodo dragons, can reproduce both sexually and asexually (parthenogenesis). Therefore, the statement is not always true.