AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement describes a characteristic of both sexual and asexual reproduction?
A
The processes require egg cells
B
New cells are produced
C
Two parents are required
D
The processes produce genetically unique offsprings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Both processes produce genetically identical offspring. Both processes require two parents.

Detailed explanation-2: -Offsprings produced by asexual reproduction are different from parents and genetic variation does not occur. In contrast, sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cell division is part of both sexual and asexual reproduction. The process of mitosis produces cells identical to the parent cells.

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