Hydras are animals related to coral and jellyfish. Hydras can reproduce sexually or asexually. Why would hydras avoid reproducing asexually when conditions are difficult? (1 point)

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The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The high genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.
The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Reproducing more rapidly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.

Reproducing more slowly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.
Reproducing more slowly would be a good way to take advantage of plentiful resources.

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The lack of genetic diversity could mean that all of the hydras die, depending on the situation.

When conditions are difficult, hydras may prefer to reproduce sexually to increase genetic diversity, which can provide a better chance of survival for the population in changing or challenging environments. Asexually reproducing would lead to a genetically uniform population, which could be more susceptible to threats such as disease or environmental changes.