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 much more complex process 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 disadvantage of fragmentation as a method of reproduction in flatworms is:

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

This is because fragmentation produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, whereas sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, resulting in higher genetic diversity.