Question

question 4 of 20 : select the best answer for the question. 4. some protists can reproduce both sexually and asexually. whats a major advantage of each? a. sexual reproduction allows the organism to produce an exact copy of itself, and asexual reproduction can be more rapid. b. sexual reproduction can be more rapid, and asexual reproduction allows the organism to produce an exact copy of itself. c. sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity, and asexual reproduction can be more rapid. d. sexual reproduction is less prone to making genetic mutations, and asexual reproduction increases genetic diversity. mark for review (will be highlighted on the review page)

Explanation:

• Analyze Option A: Sexual reproduction involves genetic recombination, so it doesn't produce an exact copy (that's asexual). So A is wrong.
• Analyze Option B: Asexual reproduction is generally more rapid than sexual, and sexual doesn't produce exact copies. So B is wrong.
• Analyze Option C: Sexual reproduction combines genes from two parents, increasing genetic diversity. Asexual reproduction (like binary fission) can occur quickly, producing many offspring in a short time. This matches the advantages of each.
• Analyze Option D: Sexual reproduction involves more genetic mixing, and asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring (no increase in diversity). So D is wrong.

Answer:

C. Sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity, and asexual reproduction can be more rapid.