Imagine there are 25 different species of protists living in a tide pool.Some of these species reproduce both sexually and asexually,and some of them can reproduce only asexually.The pool gradually becomes infested with disease-causing viruses and bacteria.Which species are more likely to thrive in the changing environment?
A)the sexually reproducing species
B)the asexually reproducing species
C)Sexually and asexually reproducing species are equally likely to thrive.
D)cannot tell from this information - survival will depend on a variety of other factors

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Sexually reproducing species are more likely to thrive because sexual reproduction increases genetic diversity, which can enhance the ability of a population to adapt to changing environments and resist diseases.

Imagine There Are 25 Different Species of Protists Living in a Tide