Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typically associated with organisms that predominantly reproduce asexually?
Rapid population growth in stable environments
Adaptation to narrow ecological niches
High genetic diversity within populations
Reduced energy expenditure on mate finding
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Which form of asexual reproduction involves the development of a new organism from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site?
Fragmentation
Binary fission
Budding
Spore formation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asexual reproduction?
Produces genetically identical offspring
Involves the fusion of gametes
Can occur through methods like budding and fragmentation
Generally faster than sexual reproduction
A potato tuber developing into a new plant is an example of:
Fragmentation
Spore formation
Vegetative propagation
Binary fission
Which of the following combinations of reproductive strategies is LEAST likely to be observed in a single organism?
Binary fission and budding
Fragmentation and regeneration
Fragmentation and parthenogenesis
Budding and gemmule formation
In which of these organisms is binary fission a common mode of reproduction?
Hydra
Bacteria
Yeast
Planaria