Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction. What is an advantage of asexual reproduction when compared to sexual reproduction? a Asexual organisms are less likely to have mutations in their DNA than sexual organisms are. b An organism that reproduces asexually can reproduce much more quickly than an organism that reproduces sexually. c An asexual organism lives longer than an organism that reproduces sexually. d An organism that reproduces asexually is better equipped to respond to environmental changes than an organism that reproduces sexually.

Explain whether or not genetic variation exists from the parent to offspring organisms during asexual reproduction, AND why? Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent because the offspring are all clones of the original parent.

You are examining a population of C. elegans in their natural habitat, a fresh steaming pile of nutrient-rich compost.  Predict what you might expect to see in terms of mode of reproduction in the population.    a. The population will primarily reproduce asexually then when they run out of nutrient-rich compost.    b. The population will have mostly hermaphrodites with a few males.   c. The population will have a really high frequency of males compared to lab conditions.   d. The population will primarily undergo sexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction involves crossing-over to mix up genes. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? In the discussion this week explain one pro and one con to crossing-over. Overall, what is your opinion of crossing-over? Can evolution occur without it? (Min. 50 words)