Select the statement that is true. (1 point)
Sexual reproduction
O Produces more
offspring than asexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction
O occurs when two gametes fuse.
Sexual reproduction
O requires a single
parent.
Asexual reproduction
• is a simpler process
O than sexual
reproduction.
Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
The statement that is true is: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
To determine which statement is true, let's examine each option:
Option A: Sexual reproduction produces more offspring than asexual reproduction.
To verify if this statement is true, we would need to compare the number of offspring produced by sexual and asexual reproduction. However, without specific data or context, we cannot definitively conclude that sexual reproduction consistently produces more offspring. Therefore, we cannot select this statement as the correct answer.
Option B: Asexual reproduction occurs when two gametes fuse.
This statement is incorrect. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of two gametes (reproductive cells). Instead, asexual reproduction typically occurs through processes such as fission, budding, or fragmentation. Thus, we can eliminate this statement as the correct answer.
Option C: Sexual reproduction requires a single parent.
This statement is also incorrect. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes from two parents. The combination of genetic material from both parents gives rise to offspring with diverse traits and genetic variability. Therefore, we can eliminate this statement as the correct answer.
Option D: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.
This statement is true. Asexual reproduction is generally considered a simpler process than sexual reproduction since it involves the replication or division of a single parent's genetic material. It does not require the complex processes of gamete production, fusion, and genetic recombination involved in sexual reproduction. Therefore, we can select this statement as the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct statement is: Asexual reproduction is a simpler process than sexual reproduction.