Many Small Creatures That Live in Temporary Puddles Can Reproduce

question 36

Multiple Choice

Many small creatures that live in temporary puddles can reproduce asexually at least occasionally.Why might this be a useful strategy for a puddle-dweller?

• A)Puddles are very stable environments,so well adapted creatures should maintain their genes without mixing.
• B)A single individual can quickly populate a transient environment.
• C)Using asexual reproduction increases genetic variety and thus adaptability.
• D)In asexual reproduction,the mother can choose the best of each chromosome to make the ideal haploid individual.

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