Which of the Following Describes an Advantage of Internal Fertilization

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an advantage of internal fertilization over external fertilization?

• A) parents invest less time and energy in reproduction
• B) the offspring are more likely to survive
• C) populations increase faster
• D) offspring are more genetically diverse

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