A species of asexually reproducing bacteria can have new offspring in 40 minutes, and a species of sexually reproducing salamanders can have new offspring in 48 months.

Which statement best describes this situation?

This is a disadvantage for both species.

This is a disadvantage for the bacteria and an advantage for the salamanders.

This is an advantage for the bacteria and a disadvantage for the salamanders.

This is an advantage for both species.

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Anton Gates

14 January, 02:11

A species of asexually reproducing bacteria can have new offspring in 40 minutes, and a species of sexually reproducing salamanders can have new offspring in 48 months.

Which statement best describes this situation?

This is a disadvantage for both species.

This is a disadvantage for the bacteria and an advantage for the salamanders.

This is an advantage for the bacteria and a disadvantage for the salamanders.

This is an advantage for both species.

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Cayden Ayala · Answer 1

This is an advantage for the bacteria and a disadvantage for the salamanders.

Explanation:

When you compare the two, it is easier for the bacteria to reproduce than the salamanders, so the bacteria has the advantage.

Mara Mccann · Answer 2

This is an advantage for the bacteria and a disadvantage for the salamanders.

Explanation:

When you compare the two, it is easier for the bacteria to reproduce than the salamanders, so the bacteria has the advantage.