Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true? No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.

Question

No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.

Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.

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 statement "Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually" is not always true.

The most accurate responses from the options provided are:

• No, because complex organisms like starfish and plants use asexual reproduction more often.
• No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

Both of these responses highlight that some complex organisms can reproduce asexually or can have the ability to reproduce in multiple ways. For example, certain starfish can regenerate from parts of their body, and some plants can reproduce through mechanisms like budding or vegetative propagation. Additionally, some complex organisms, such as komodo dragons, can reproduce parthenogenetically (a form of asexual reproduction).

In summary, sexual and asexual reproduction can occur in both simple and complex organisms, making the original statement too absolute.