A disadvantage of external fertilization is that the
A) gametes are not specifically targeted toward each other.
B) organisms must expend energy finding mates.
C) offspring produced are genetically identical to each other.
D) offspring produced are diploid organisms.

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External fertilization involves the release of gametes into the environment, where they are not specifically targeted toward each other, leading to a lower probability of successful fertilization.

A Disadvantage of External Fertilization Is That the