Question

The diagram shows a bacterial cell dividing. What is an ADVANTAGE of this type of reproduction?

A) It is a slow process.
B) Only one parent is required.
C) New genetic combinations are created.
D) Offspring are well adapted to a changing environment.

Answer 1

B) Only one parent is required.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

This is called asexual reproduction. This kind of reproduction has advantages over sexual reproduction. One main one is that asexual reproduction allows for rapid population growth because no mates are required to create offspring; only one parent is needed reproducing an offspring identical to the parent. One disadvantage over sexual reproduction is that asexual reproduction does not allow for genetic diversity which is critical for adaptation of a population when an environment changes.