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Concepts of Sexual Reproduction in Biology
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Concepts of Sexual Reproduction in Biology

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What is one of the recognized disadvantages of sexual reproduction?

  • The ability to produce genetically identical offspring
  • The faster growth rate compared to asexual populations
  • The capability of every individual to reproduce
  • The need to expend energy finding a mate (correct)
  • Why do some organisms that lead a solitary lifestyle retain the ability to reproduce asexually?

  • They can produce genetically identical offspring
  • They grow twice as fast as sexual populations
  • They don't need to expend energy finding a mate (correct)
  • They have only female individuals capable of reproduction
  • What is an advantage of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction?

  • The need to expend energy finding a mate
  • Every individual is capable of reproduction (correct)
  • Faster growth rate compared to sexual populations
  • Genetically identical offspring are produced
  • Why might offspring that are genetically identical to the parent appear to be advantageous?

    <p>They would be similarly successful if the parent organism is successfully occupying a habitat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some organisms that lead a solitary lifestyle have retained the ability to reproduce asexually?

    <p>They don't need to expend energy finding or attracting a mate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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