Aphids are a common plant-pest insect. They alternate between asexual and sexual reproduction. During the summer, aphid populati
ons grow quickly by asexual reproduction. As winter approaches, aphids switch to sexual reproduction,
What advantage does the switch to sexual reproduction give the aphids?
O Sexual reproduction decreases variation in the population and prevents the spread of harmful mutations
O Sexual reproduction maintains a constant level of variation in the population and requires less energy
O Sexual reproduction increases variation in the population and provides for adaptability in a changing environment
O Sexual reproduction produces individuals that are clones and allows rapid population growth under stable environmental conditions
