Imagine there are 25 different species of protists living in a tide pool. Some of the species reproduce both asexually and sexually, and some of them can only reproduce asexually. Over the course of a year, the average water temperature of the tide pool increases significantly. Which species is more likely to thrive in the changing enviorment?
2006-11-09 13:36:38 · 5 answers · asked by megan6288 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The ones that produce sexually would have the advantage. With the genetic recombination, the better traits could be mixed and passed on the the offspring, thereby ensuring their survival. Asexual reproduction only produces clones, so if the originals weren't adapted to the change in the environment, they would all die.
2006-11-09 15:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by Shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those that produce asexually and sexually, of course. Sexual recombination of genes take advantage of gamete line mutation. The sexual are variant enough to find enough organisms to adapt to the rising heat. The asexual are clones and their variation is not aided by recombination.
2006-11-09 21:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more adaptable organism is ALWAYS the one who does better. The asexual + sexual organism wins.
2006-11-09 21:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by gloves1931 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the protists that reproduce asexually have a better chance of survival because they reproduce faster and more often so they adapt faster.
2006-11-09 22:22:59 · answer #4 · answered by supdawg 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i dunno
the answer is in my science book from skool but im 2 lazy to get it sorry
2006-11-09 21:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by girliegirl2495 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋