Female sharks can store sperm after mating and then wait to fertilize their eggs. Scientists investigated whether the female shark in the zoo did this.
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Describe how DNA analysis can determine if the shark reproduced using stored sperm or if she
reproduced asexually. Be sure to include the source(s) of DNA being analyzed and the results of
the analysis in your answer.
d. Explain why sexual reproduction is important for the long-term survival of shark species.