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

Answer: Asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social interaction.

The New Zealand mud snails are found in the shores of the coastal regions these organisms reproduce both sexual and asexual modes. The asexual mode is beneficial over the sexual mode of the reproduction because this results in the production of many offsprings and this mode does not require the search of mate.  

Therefore, on the basis of above information asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social interaction.