AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the facts is true about asexual reproduction?
A
Takes only one mate to reproduce and takes a longer time to reproduce
B
Takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce and it takes two mates to reproduce
C
Reproduces diverse offspring and takes a longer time to reproduce
D
Takes only one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter time to reproduce
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Asexual reproduction generates offspring that are genetically identical to a single parent. In sexual reproduction, two parents contribute genetic information to produce unique offspring. Sexual and asexual reproduction have advantages and disadvantages-which is why some organisms do both!

Detailed explanation-2: -The only incorrect statement regarding asexual reproduction is (B). Asexual reproduction does not involve the inheritance of genetic material from a parent by offspring.

Detailed explanation-3: -The given statement is True. Asexual reproduction is one of the reproductive process of passing genetic material from one generation to the next generation. The resulting offspring will have the same characters as the parent.

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