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

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

Fragmentation results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent organism, which reduces genetic diversity compared to sexual reproduction.