Some fungi are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which of the following describes a consequence that would most likely occur if fungi undergo only sexual reproduction for a long period of time?

The species would eventually become unable to reproduce asexually, but diversity would increase.

There would be gradual reduction in genetic diversity, but the overall population would rise.

The frequency of genetic mutations would increase, but reproduction rates would lower.

The species' life span would begin to decrease, but reproduction rates would stay constant.

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Some fungi are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually. Which of the following describes a consequence that would most likely occur if fungi undergo only sexual reproduction for a long period of time?

 The species would eventually become unable to reproduce asexually, but diversity would increase.

 There would be gradual reduction in genetic diversity, but the overall population would rise.

 The frequency of genetic mutations would increase, but reproduction rates would lower.

 The species' life span would begin to decrease, but reproduction rates would stay constant.

anonymous · Answer

help plez @aaronq

aaronq · Answer

the only one that makes sense to me is "The species would eventually become unable to reproduce asexually, but diversity would increase."

anonymous · Answer

thanks the question confused me

aaronq · Answer

it's very hypothetical, so it's kinda hard to pinpoint what will happen. In this type of question you work by elimination. Discard anything that is no plausible or that doesnt make sense.