Daffodils are able to reproduce sexually, using its seeds, and asexually, using its bulb. What is a potential consequence of rep
roducing asexually? A.
Over time, the daffodil population will have increased mutations because of decreased genetic variation.
B.
Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of being eaten by a consumer because of increased genetic variation.
C.
Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving in a changing climate because of increased genetic variation.
D.
Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving a new disease introduced to the ecosystem because of decreased genetic variation.
Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving a new disease introduced to the ecosystem because of decreased genetic variation.
<u>Answer: Option D</u>
Explanation:
Daffodils are able to reproduce sexually, using its seeds, and asexually, using its bulb. Over the time the potential consequence of reproducing asexually is that , the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving a new disease introduced to the ecosystem because of decreased genetic variation.
The genetic variation caused due to sexual reproduction induces mutations that help the organism to survive through extreme conditions , whereas when the organism keeps reproducing asexually it does not have any genetic variation and thereby the survival rate becomes minimal.
D. Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving a new diseases introduced to the ecosystem because of decreased generic variation.
Viruses are tinier than bacteria. In fact, the largest virus is smaller than the smallest bacterium. All viruses have is a protein coat and a core of genetic material, either RNA or DNA. Unlike bacteria, viruses can't survive without a host.
