Some redwood trees reproduce both sexually and asexually

Last updated: 4/13/2023

Some redwood trees reproduce both sexually and asexually Once a tree reaches maturity it can reproduce with another tree through pollination and fertilization The tree then disperses thousands of seeds so that some of them might take root However a tree can also reproduce asexually If it falls down several smaller trees can sprout from its trunk without the need of fertilization Why is it advantageous for a redwood tree to reproduce sexually when it could reproduce asexually instead O A It decreases the need to mate OB O C OD It increases the genetic diversity of the offspring It decreases the time needed to reproduce It increases the energy needed to reproduce