Bacteria reproduce asexually, whereas most plants and animals reproduce sexually. Which is the better method?
a) Asexual reproduction, because there are more bacteria than plants and animals.
b) Asexual reproduction, because binary fission is more efficient.
c) Sexual reproduction, insures more offspring.
d) Sexual reproduction, because there are more plants and animals than bacteria.
e) Neither method is better—each is effective in different environments for different kinds of organisms
Answer: e) Neither method is better—each is effective in different environments for different kinds of organisms