PLANTS
PLANT REPRODUCTION
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It involves the formation of diploid zygotes.
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It involves the formation of haploid zygotes.
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It produces offspring which are genetically dissimilar.
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It produces offspring which are genetically identical.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In asexual reproduction, only a single parent is involved. So, the offspring produced are genetically identical to the parent and to each other as well. Such offspring are called clones. Hence, the offspring are genetically identical to themselves and their parents.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Asexual reproduction does not involve the formation and fusion of the gametes. Hence, fertilisation does not takes place. Vegetative propagation, a type of asexual reproduction involves the development of new individuals from the vegetative parts (root, stem and leaf) of the plant.
Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent because the offspring are all clones of the original parent. A single individual can produce offspring asexually and large numbers of offspring can be produced quickly.
Detailed explanation-5: -Which statement correctly describes the offspring of asexual reproduction? They result without the fusion of gametes.