What Is the Most Likely Explanation for Why Daphnia Switch

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Multiple Choice

What is the most likely explanation for why Daphnia switch from asexual to sexual reproduction when certain environmental conditions deteriorate?

• A)Sexual reproduction can produce more offspring faster than asexual reproduction,thus increasing the likelihood the species will survive hard times.
• B)Although energetically expensive,sexual reproduction creates all genetically superior individuals that are more likely to withstand hard times.
• C)Asexual reproduction is too energy intensive to maintain during hard times.
• D)Sexual reproduction creates individuals that are more genetically diverse,thus increasing the likelihood of some members surviving hard times.

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