Which of the following statements support the view that elaborate sexual reproductive processes appeared much later in organic evolution?
$I.$ Lower groups of organisms have complex body design
$II.$ Asexual reproduction is common in lower groups
$III.$ Asexual reproduction is common in higher groups of organisms
$IV.$ High incidences of sexual reproduction are visible in angiosperms and vertebrates

• A
  $I$ and $II$
• B
  $I$ and $IV$
• C
  $II$ and $IV$
• D
  $II$ and $III$