The Significance of Reproduction

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

  • Reproduction hinders the individual's ability to find food
  • Reproduction does not directly contribute to the individual's survival (correct)
  • Reproduction leads to genetic mutations in the individual
  • Reproduction requires more energy than it provides

What is the significance of large numbers of organisms belonging to a single species?

  • It indicates a high rate of reproduction
  • It brings notice to the species (correct)
  • It suggests a lack of predators for the species
  • It implies a longer lifespan for the species

Why is reproduction important for organisms?

  • It helps in maintaining the life of an individual organism
  • It is essential for nutrition and respiration
  • It allows for the creation of more individuals of the species (correct)
  • It conserves energy for the individual organism

What would happen if there were only one nonreproducing member of a particular kind?

<p>Its existence would be doubtful (B)</p>
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How do organisms catch our attention?

<p>By reproducing in large numbers (C)</p>
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Why is the energy spent on reproduction by an individual organism considered a waste?

<p>Reproduction is not necessary for an individual organism's survival (B)</p>
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What is the primary reason for organisms to reproduce, as discussed in the text?

<p>To ensure the survival of the species (A)</p>
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Why do large numbers of organisms belonging to a single species bring them to our notice, as per the text?

<p>They make the species more noticeable (A)</p>
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What would be the consequence if there were only one nonreproducing member of a particular kind, according to the text?

<p>Other species would not notice its existence (B)</p>
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What is the reason for noticing organisms, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Their large numbers within a species (C)</p>
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