Question

Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which statement below best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other?

Responses

Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to avoid having to care for their offspring.

Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.
Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment.

Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.
Asexual reproduction allows plants to skip the process of finding a mate.

Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.
Sexual reproduction guarantees that two plants will provide nourishment for new plantlets.

Answer 1

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The statement "Sexual reproduction provides genetic variation to plants to help them survive in a changing environment" best describes why one method might be more beneficial than the other. Sexual reproduction allows for the recombination of genetic material from two parents, leading to greater genetic diversity in the offspring. This genetic variation can increase the chances of survival and adaptation to changing environmental conditions.