Which statement best distinguishes the light-dependent (l-d) reactions from the light-independent (l-ind) reactions? the l-d reactions occur in the thylakoid membrane, and the l-ind reactions occur in the stroma. the l-d reactions occur in the cytoplasm, and the l-ind reactions occur in the chloroplast. the l-d reactions occur in the chloroplast, and the l-ind reactions occur in the mitochondria. the l-d reactions occur in the stroma, and the l-ind reactions occur in the cytoplasm.

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social