Question

emma decides to study the tulips because they reproduce asexually. which advantages do the tulips have over the snapdragons? select all that apply.
a. faster reproduction
b. better able to adapt
c. greater variation in traits
d. require only one parent
e. no chance for mutations

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction (like in tulips reproducing asexually) means they can reproduce faster as they don't need to find a mate. Since only one parent is involved, there is less genetic variation compared to sexual - reproducing organisms (like snapdragons), but they can adapt well to stable environments as the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Sexual reproduction in snapdragons allows for greater trait variation due to the combination of genes from two parents and also has a higher chance of mutations. Asexual reproduction in tulips requires only one parent.

Answer:

A. faster reproduction
B. better able to adapt
D. require only one parent