Question

Two species of organisms A and B inhabit a particular geographic location. Organism A reproduces asexually while Organism B undergoes sexual reproduction. Due to natural calamities, there have been major changes in the biogeography of the habitat. Which of the following is true?

Species A has more chances to become extinct
Species B has more chances of becoming extinct.
Species A and B have equal chances of becoming extinct
Species A and B do not become extinct, as they were original inhabitants of the reg ion

Answer 1

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

An organism that reproduces asexually has no chance of improvising its gene pool so that it can become physically fit for the changing biogeography of the habitat. This could cause the extinction of organisms belonging to species A

While on the other hand, organisms of the species that reproduce sexually have the ability to refine and modify their gene pool thereby producing offspring that are physically fit and viable. Thus, they have high chances of survival

Hence, option A is correct