Assuming equal spore production rates, what is the likely consequence in a bryop

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Assuming equal spore production rates, what is the likely consequence in a bryophyte with both asexual and sexual reproduction versus one with only sexual reproduction?

1 Species with both types of reproduction have higher rates of genetic diversity than species with only sexual reproduction.
2 Species with both types of reproduction are less evolutionarily advanced than species with only sexual reproduction.
3 Species with both types of reproduction have higher population growth rates than species with only sexual reproduction.
4 Species with both types of reproduction occur primarily in dry environments.

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(iii) Species with both types of reproduction have higher population growth rates than species with only sexual reproduction.

In both modes there will be a higher success rate because it will confer advantages of both modes.

On the other hand, only sexual reproduction may not always be advantageous alone, as compared to both the modes.

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(iii) Species with both types of reproduction have higher population growth rates than species with only sexual reproduction.

In both modes there will be a higher success rate because it will confer advantages of both modes.

On the other hand, only sexual reproduction may not always be advantageous alone, as compared to both the modes.

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