The Biology of Reproduction

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Why is it doubtful that we would notice the existence of a non-reproducing member of a species?

  • The member would not be essential for maintaining life
  • The member would waste energy on reproduction
  • There would be only one member of that species (correct)
  • The member would be difficult to identify

Why is reproduction important for organisms?

  • To create more individuals of the species (correct)
  • To maintain the life of an individual organism
  • To conserve energy for the individual organism
  • To facilitate essential life processes

What distinguishes organisms and brings them to our notice?

  • Reproduction (correct)
  • Individual uniqueness
  • Essential life processes
  • Energy conservation

Why is reproduction not necessary to maintain the life of an individual organism?

<p>It is unlike essential life processes such as nutrition, respiration, or excretion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for an individual organism to waste energy on reproduction?

<p>To create more individuals of the species (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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