Which best describes reproduction? a. asexual reproduction produces offspring that are identical to the parent. b. sexual reproduction allows for diploid gametes to combine to increase genetic variation. c. asexual reproduction leads to the formation of haploid gametes. d. sexual reproduction does not require the production of gametes.

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