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

The answer would be "Asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social interaction." It would be this because the question is asking "Which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question?" 

Asexual reproduction decreasing the snail's need for social interaction is least likely to aid scientists. 

Answer 2

As.exual reproduction is advantageous over se.xual reproduction because it decreases the snails need for social interaction.

What is As.exual reproduction ?

As.exual reproduction is a mode of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent.

What is se.xual reproduction ?

Se.xual reproduction occurs when the sperm from the male parent fertilizes an egg from the female parent, producing an offspring that is genetically different from both parents.

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