The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Meiosis Tutorial

Problem 5: Asexual vs. sexual reproduction

Some organisms are capable of asexual or sexual reproduction. Under favorable conditions, reproduction proceeds asexually. When conditions become more stressful reproduction switches to a sexual mode. Why?

C. Asexual reproduction requires more energy.
Incorrect.
False.


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