Select the statement that is true.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.

Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.

Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction

Answer 1

The true statement is:

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

The other statements are inaccurate:

• Sexual reproduction typically requires two parents, not one.
• Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes; that is a characteristic of sexual reproduction.
• Asexual reproduction generally produces more offspring in a shorter time frame compared to sexual reproduction.

Answer 2

Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which statement below best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other?(1 point)
Responses

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.
Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.

Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.

Answer 3

The statement that best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other is:

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

This statement highlights the advantage of sexual reproduction in producing diverse offspring, which can be crucial for adapting to environmental changes.

Answer 4

Which organism can reproduce both sexually and asexually?(1 point)
Responses

sandhill crane
sandhill crane

protist
protist

starfish
starfish

dog

Answer 5

The organism that can reproduce both sexually and asexually is:

protist.

Many protists have the capability to reproduce through both methods. While some starfish can also reproduce asexually through regeneration, they primarily reproduce sexually. Sandhill cranes and dogs reproduce sexually.

Answer 6

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 7

The correct response is:

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

This statement acknowledges that complexity in organisms does not strictly determine their reproductive methods, as many complex organisms can and do reproduce asexually.