Imagine That There Are 25 Different Species of Protists Living

question 19

Multiple Choice

Imagine that there are 25 different species of protists living in a tide pool. Some of these species reproduce both sexually and asexually, and some of them can reproduce only asexually. The pool gradually becomes infested with disease-causing viruses and bacteria. Which species are more likely to thrive in the changing environment?

• A) The sexually reproducing species is likely to thrive.
• B) The asexually reproducing species is likely to thrive.
• C) Sexually and asexually reproducing species are equally likely to thrive.
• D) Neither species will be able to thrive.

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