Two scientists are debating how to classify a new animal species that they have discovered. They observe that the animal is capable of producing sperm.

What statement would they most likely make about the new species?

A. This animal produces offspring that are genetically different from itself.
B. This animal produces offspring that are genetically identical to itself.
C. This animal’s sperm will join with spores to produce offspring.
D. This animal’s sperm will undergo binary fission to produce offspring.

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