Which avenue of research is least likely to reveal whether asexual organisms form species?
A) analyzing whether a cluster of bacteria constitutes a species
B) exploring various niches in which different populations reside
C) looking into previously undiscovered types of bacteria
D) performing genomic research
E) hybridizing polyploid plants

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Hybridizing polyploid plants is least likely to reveal whether asexual organisms form species because it primarily involves sexual reproduction mechanisms and the study of species concepts in asexual organisms often relies on genetic, ecological, or morphological distinctions rather than hybridization experiments.

Which Avenue of Research Is Least Likely to Reveal Whether