Question

Scientists studied reproduction in the New Zealand mud snail to answer the question, “Are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually?” Which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? Sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. Asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. Sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. Asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social interaction.

Answer 1

Snails are asexual they create their own baby's with themselves. they have both parts....thats all ik

Answer 2

The answer would be "Asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social interaction." It would be this because the question is asking "Which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question?" 

Asexual reproduction decreasing the snail's need for social interaction is least likely to aid scientists.