AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Animals have developed characteristic behaviors that help in ____ the odds of being able to reproduce.
A
decreasing
B
equalizing
C
leveling
D
increasing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Certain animal behaviors affect that probability. Behavior affects probability of reproduction. Animals have adapted a variety of courtship and mating behaviors to increase the probability of finding a mate. For example, the males of many bird species gyrate their feathers or perform special dances to attract a female.

Detailed explanation-2: -[Clarification Statement: Examples of behaviors that affect the probability of animal reproduction could include nest building to protect young from cold, herding of animals to protect young from predators, and vocalization of animals and colorful plumage to attract mates for breeding.

Detailed explanation-3: -reproductive behaviour, In animals, any activity directed toward perpetuation of a species. Sexual reproduction, the most common mode, occurs when a female’s egg is fertilized by a male’s sperm. The resulting unique combination of genes produces genetic variety that contributes to a species’ adaptability.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most animals reproduce through sexual reproduction, but some animals are capable of asexual reproduction through parthenogenesis, budding, or fragmentation. Following fertilization, an embryo is formed, and animal tissues organize into organ systems; some animals may also undergo incomplete or complete metamorphosis.

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