Daffodils are able to reproduce sexually, using its seeds, and asexually, using its bulb. What is a potential consequence of reproducing 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.

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.

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steffimarish steffimarish · Answer 2 · 2019-09-17T13:00:04+02:00

Over time, the daffodil population will have a lower chance of surviving a new disease introduced to the ecosystem because of decreased genetic variation.

Answer: Option D

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.