Select the statement that is true.(1 point)

Question

Responses.

Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.

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.

Answer 1

The statement that is true is:

Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Here's a brief explanation of why the other statements are false:

1. Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction: Generally, asexual reproduction often produces more offspring in a shorter amount of time because it does not require a mate.

2. Sexual reproduction requires a single parent: Sexual reproduction typically involves two parents, as it requires the combination of genetic material from two gametes.

3. Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse: This describes sexual reproduction, as asexual reproduction involves a single organism producing offspring without the fusion of gametes.

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

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

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

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

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, which introduces genetic diversity, enabling populations to adapt to changing conditions and resist diseases.

The other statements focus on some advantages of asexual reproduction or are not entirely accurate in their claims.

Answer 4

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

dog
dog

sandhill crane
sandhill crane

protist
protist

starfish

Answer 5

The organism that can reproduce both sexually and asexually is:

protist

Protists are a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms that can reproduce through both sexual and asexual means, depending on the species and environmental conditions. While some other organisms listed may have specific reproductive strategies, protists are well-known for their ability to switch between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Answer 6

Complex organisms reproduce sexually, and simple organisms reproduce asexually. Is this statement always true?(1 point)
Responses

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.

No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.
No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because multicellular organisms reproduce sexually and unicellular organisms reproduce asexually.

Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
Yes, because larger organisms reproduce sexually, and smaller organisms reproduce asexually.
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Answer 7

The correct response is:

No, because some complex organisms like komodo dragons can reproduce both ways.

This statement acknowledges that some complex organisms can reproduce asexually (through parthenogenesis, in the case of some reptiles like komodo dragons) and thus challenges the idea that complex organisms exclusively reproduce sexually. Additionally, many simple organisms can reproduce sexually under certain conditions. Therefore, the initial statement is not always true.