AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which situation would sexual reproduction be more beneficial than asexual reproduction?
A
A pest species in introduced to the area that feeds on that plant.
B
A new space for growth becomes available.
C
Conditions are relatively stable and plants are thriving.
D
A greenhouse keeper is growing carnations and they all need to be a uniform size and color.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The advantages of sexual reproduction: produces genetic variation in the offspring. the species can adapt to new environments due to variation, which gives them a survival advantage. a disease is less likely to affect all the individuals in a population.

Detailed explanation-2: -In a stable or predictable environment, asexual reproduction is an effective means of reproduction because all the offspring will be adapted to that environment.

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