Question 5
Question 6
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Question 8
A) Environmental conditions, including oxygen, light, temperature, and moisture, influence the ____ of bacterial reproduction. (1 point)
type
frequency
rate
quality
A) Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation. Why could that be seen as a benefit? (1 point)
By appearing different from others, individuals are better able to attract a mate and stand out from the crowd.
Having individuals that look different allows predators to target specific individuals, which is beneficial for those that are not targeted.
New combinations make for different-looking organisms, so individuals are different and can easily be identified as unique.
Variation could lead to traits that increase an individual's ability to survive, so it can reproduce and pass on its genes.
A) A student is arguing that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals because it increases their survivability and reproductive
success. Which statement least supports this argument? (1 point)
Individuals go on to reproduce again more quickly since they are not investing time in caring for offspring.
Individuals do not need to waste time and resources finding a mate.
Individuals can reproduce quickly and proliferate at high rates.
Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.
A) A mother cat is a calico, with orange, black, and white fur. She has three kittens—an orange female, a black and orange female, and a black
female. Did she reproduce sexually or asexually? Choose the option that has the best evidence to support your choice. (1 point)
Asexually, because all of her kittens are females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Asexually, because all of her kittens have the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Sexually, because cats are multicellular, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
Question 5: The environmental conditions, including oxygen, light, temperature, and moisture, influence the rate of bacterial reproduction.
Question 6: Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation, which can lead to traits that increase an individual's ability to survive and reproduce.
Question 7: The least supportive statement for the argument that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals is: Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low.
Question 8: The mother cat reproduced sexually because each kitten looks different from her, indicating genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Question 5: The environmental conditions that influence the rate of bacterial reproduction are oxygen, light, temperature, and moisture.
Question 6: Sexual reproduction produces genetic variation, which can be seen as a benefit because it can lead to traits that increase an individual's ability to survive and reproduce. This variation allows individuals to adapt to changing environmental conditions and increases the overall genetic diversity within a population.
Question 7: The statement that least supports the argument that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals is "Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low." This statement implies that asexual reproduction results in low survival rates for offspring, which contradicts the idea that asexual reproduction increases survivability and reproductive success.
Question 8: The mother cat reproduced sexually. The best evidence to support this choice is that each kitten looks different than the mother, indicating genetic variation due to sexual reproduction. If the kittens were all identical to the mother, it could suggest asexual reproduction, but the fact that they have different colors indicates genetic recombination thual reproduction. Additionally, the fact that cats are multicellular organisms, and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually, further supports this conclusion.
To answer question 5, we need to understand how different environmental conditions can influence bacterial reproduction. Bacterial reproduction can be influenced by factors such as oxygen, light, temperature, and moisture. These factors can affect the growth rate and quality of bacterial reproduction.
To answer question 6, we need to understand the benefits of sexual reproduction and genetic variation. Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, which results in offspring that have a unique combination of traits. This genetic variation can provide benefits such as increased attractiveness to potential mates, better adaptability to changing environments, and the potential for offspring to possess advantageous traits that increase their ability to survive and reproduce.
To answer question 7, we need to analyze statements that support the argument that asexual reproduction is more beneficial for individuals in terms of survivability and reproductive success. The statement that least supports this argument would be the one that contradicts or undermines the benefits of asexual reproduction. In this case, the statement "Individuals produce many offspring at once because the rate of survival of their offspring is low" does not support the argument because it suggests that asexual reproduction does not necessarily lead to increased survivability if the rate of survival of offspring is low.
To answer question 8, we need to determine whether the mother cat reproduced sexually or asexually based on the given evidence. The best evidence to support the choice of sexual reproduction is the statement "Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction." This indicates that the kittens inherited a combination of genes from both parents, resulting in different coat colors, which is a characteristic of sexual reproduction in mammals.
By considering the given information and rationale, you can find the appropriate answers to these questions.