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?

Bacteria can reproduce in just 40 minutes, so they can produce offspring quickly, which is an advantage. Salamanders take 48 months to produce new offspring, so their reproduction is slower, which is a disadvantage when comparing how quickly populations can grow. Therefore, the best choice is “an advantage for the bacteria and a disadvantage for the salamanders.”

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