Some flatworms reproduce through fragmentation. What is a disadvantage of this method? (1 point)

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It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.
It is a process that does not result in many offspring relative to sexual reproduction.

It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.
It is a much more complex process than sexual reproduction.

It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.
It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.

It is a very slow process relative to sexual reproduction.

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The correct response is:

It is a process that leads to lower genetic diversity than sexual reproduction.

This is a disadvantage of fragmentation as it results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, which can reduce the ability of a population to adapt to changing environments.