One means of reproduction called budding occurs when a new organism develops as an outgrowth of its parent (singular). Could organisms that develop by budding be defined by the biological species concept?
A)Yes, because wild populations of the organisms have different geographic distributions.
B)Yes, because this form of reproduction occurs in natural environments.
C)No, because this form of reproduction does not allow examination of interbreeding.
D)No, because the offspring may look very different than the parent.

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The biological species concept defines species based on the ability to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Budding does not involve interbreeding, so it cannot be used to define species by this concept.

One Means of Reproduction Called Budding Occurs When a New