An Organism Lives in an Environment That Is Constantly Changing

question 18

Multiple Choice

An organism lives in an environment that is constantly changing. What type of reproduction would be most advantageous?

• A) asexual reproduction, because the organism can produce numerous clones of itself
• B) sexual reproduction, because new genetic combinations may provide advantages in survival
• C) budding, because no time or energy is expended on searching for a mate
• D) either asexual or sexual reproduction, because the number of offspring produced is the most important factor

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Definitions:

Perfectly Balanced

A term often used in data analysis or statistics to describe a situation where elements are distributed equally or in perfect symmetry.

Trial

An attempt or test to perform a task, or the use of something in experiment to determine its efficiency or effectiveness.

Independent Events

Two or more events where the occurrence or outcome of one event does not affect the occurrence or outcome of the other.

P(A ∩ B)

The probability that events A and B both occur at the same time.