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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A researcher observes a unicellular organism reproducing asexually. The daughter cells are genetically identical except for a few minor variations. Which mechanism is MOST likely responsible for these variations?
Crossing over during mitosis
Independent assortment of chromosomes
Random mutations during DNA replication
Conjugation with another individual
Select the wrong statement:
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell in all kingdoms except Monera
Cell wall is present in members of Fungi and Plantae.
Pseudopodia are locomotory and feeding structures in Sporozoans.
Mushrooms belong to Basidiomycetes.
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
Select the wrong statement:
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell in all kingdoms except Monera
Cell wall is present in members of Fungi and Plantae.
Pseudopodia are locomotory and feeding structures in Sporozoans.
Mushrooms belong to Basidiomycetes.