Asexual reproduction results in greater reproductive success than does sexual reproduction whenA) pathogens are rapidly diversifying. B) a species has accumulated numerous deleterious mutations. C) there is some potential for rapid overpopulation. D) a species is expanding into diverse geographic settings. E) a species is in stable and favourable environments.

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Biology

Cole Henson

17 April, 19:46

Asexual reproduction results in greater reproductive success than does sexual reproduction whenA) pathogens are rapidly diversifying. B) a species has accumulated numerous deleterious mutations. C) there is some potential for rapid overpopulation. D) a species is expanding into diverse geographic settings. E) a species is in stable and favourable environments.

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Reagan Ellis · Answer 1

The answer is E

Explanation:

There is higher reproductive success in asexual reproduction than sexual when the species is in stable and favourable environments which produce nutrients and all things necessary for effective reproduction.

Hans · Answer 2

The correct answer is E) a species is in stable and favourable environments.

Explanation:

In asexual reproduction, offsprings are produced from only one parent and the offspring which are called daughter cells are identical genetically to their parents. In sexual reproduction, offspring are produced by the fusion of two different gametes that came from two different parents. So offsprings in sexual reproduction have some variation in their genome.

Asexual reproduction can result in greater reproductive success than sexual reproduction when the species is in a stable and favorable environment because no genetic changes are required in a stable environment which can be required in unstable and unfavorable environment. So the correct answer is E.