Question

reproductive strategies unit test
which statement is most supportive of the claim that genetic diversity is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
(1 point)
lack of genetic diversity from asexual reproduction results in a diminished ability to survive changes to the
environment.
asexual reproduction results in the same genes being copied, which means the same vulnerabilities in the population.
sexual reproduction creates genetic diversity, which results in a wide range of appearances in a population.
genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that
help them survive.

Explanation:

To determine the most supportive statement, we analyze each option:

• The first option focuses on asexual reproduction's lack of diversity affecting survival but doesn't directly link sexual reproduction's genetic diversity to its advantage.
• The second option describes asexual reproduction's gene - copying and vulnerabilities, not the advantage of sexual reproduction's genetic diversity.
• The third option states that sexual reproduction creates genetic diversity and a range of appearances, but appearance range isn't the key advantage related to survival or adaptation.
• The fourth option explains that genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures some individuals have advantageous traits for survival, which directly supports the claim that genetic diversity (from sexual reproduction) is an advantage as it helps in survival.

Answer:

D. Genetic variation from sexual reproduction ensures that at least some individuals will have advantageous traits that help them survive.