Question

Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to

• A. keep the individual organism alive
• B. fulfil their energy requirement
• C. maintain growth
• D. continue the species generation after generation

Answer 1

The correct option is D

continue the species generation after generation

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Production of offspring similar to them by living organisms is called reproduction.
2. Continuity of species one after the other generation is done by reproduction.
3. Reproduction ensures proper balance of species population to prevent their extinction.
4. It helps in maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Reproduction plays no role in keeping the organisms alive.
2. Organisms survive by food and water.

Option B:

Reproduction does not play any role in fulfilling the energy requirement of the organism.

Option C:

The development of a person in terms of weight, age, and size is termed as growth.

Final answer: Reproduction is essential for living organisms in order to continue the species generation after generation.