Question

Select the statement that is true.

Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Answer 1

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Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.

Answer 2

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To determine which statement is true, we need to evaluate each statement based on our understanding of sexual and asexual reproduction.

1. "Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction."

False. Asexual reproduction often produces more offspring than sexual reproduction. In asexual reproduction, a single parent organism can produce many genetically identical offspring through processes such as budding, fission, or binary fission. In sexual reproduction, two parents contribute genetic material to produce offspring, resulting in fewer offspring overall.

2. "Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse."

False. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of two gametes. Instead, it typically involves the replication of genetic material and the subsequent division of a parent organism into two or more offspring, without the involvement of gametes. Gamete fusion occurs in sexual reproduction.

3. "Sexual reproduction requires a single parent."

False. Sexual reproduction involves the contribution of genetic material from two parents. These parents may be of the same species and opposite sexes, or they may be hermaphroditic (having both male and female reproductive structures). The genetic material combines through fertilization to form offspring with a unique set of genetic traits.

4. "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."

True. Asexual reproduction is generally considered a simpler process compared to sexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction involves only one organism, and it does not involve the complex processes of gamete production, mating, and genetic recombination that sexual reproduction requires.

Based on this analysis, the true statement is that "Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction."

Answer 3

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The statement that is true is: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.