Which statement is true?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ALadybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.%0D%0ALadybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.%0D%0A%0D%0AHumans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.%0D%0AHumans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.%0D%0A%0D%0ABoth ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.%0D%0ABoth ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.%0D%0A%0D%0ABoth ladybugs and humans have only a few offspring.
Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.
The statement that is true is: "Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not."
The statement that is true is: "Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring."
To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate each statement one by one:
1) Ladybugs have only a few offspring, while humans have many.
- This statement is not true, as it suggests that ladybugs have fewer offspring than humans. In reality, ladybugs typically lay a large number of eggs at once.
2) Humans expend energy and time to care for offspring, while ladybugs do not.
- This statement is not true, as ladybugs also invest energy and time in caring for their offspring. Ladybugs lay their eggs in places where their larvae can find food, and also protect their eggs and larvae from predators.
3) Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring.
- This statement is true. Both ladybugs and humans exhibit parental care, ensuring the survival and well-being of their offspring. Humans provide food, shelter, education, and emotional support to their children, while ladybugs provide necessary resources for their larvae until they can survive on their own.
4) Both ladybugs and humans have only a few offspring.
- This statement is not true for humans, as humans typically have a small number of offspring compared to some other species. However, ladybugs do reproduce in large numbers, laying hundreds or even thousands of eggs at once.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Both ladybugs and humans expend energy and time to care for their offspring."