Sawfish, a group of critically endangered rays that are found in tropical freshwater and saltwater environments, are able to reproduce asexually. Which of the following best describes an advantage of asexual reproduction that is most relevant to sawfish?
A: Asexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in the sawfish population.
B: Asexual reproduction allows for reproduction in environments where mates are rare.
C: Asexual reproduction removes harmful genes from the sawfish population.
E:Asexual reproduction enables a higher mutation rate in the gametes.
A: Asexual reproduction increases genetic diversity in the sawfish population.
B: Asexual reproduction allows for reproduction in environments where mates are rare.
C: Asexual reproduction removes harmful genes from the sawfish population.
E:Asexual reproduction enables a higher mutation rate in the gametes.
Answers & Comments
Option (B) is correct.
Because Sawfish are endangered, there are less chances for them to find mates, so if producing asexually, they are capable alone to reproduce thus removing the need to find mates. Hence, it could quickly help in saving species from going extinct.