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

its b

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation and it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sexual reproduction allows genetic interchange which is very good for both the individuals and the species as a whole. In asexual reproduction, on the other hand, each offspring is genetically identical to every other. This allows for the ongoing accumulation and replication of harmful mutations and little room for adaptation to rapidly changing environments.