AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

GENE MUTATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The production of offspring from a single eukaryotic parent that does not involve the joining of gametes is called ____ The offspring is genetically identical to the parent.
A
Binary fission
B
Mitosis
C
Sexual reproduction
D
Asexual mitotic reproduction
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which single parent is involved. In this process, there is no formation or fusion of the gametes. The offspring which is produced by this type of asexual reproduction is genetically same and identical to the parent cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -In con-trast, asexual reproduction is the creation of offspring from a single parent and does not involve the joining of gametes. The offspring that result are, for the most part, genetically identical to each other and to the single parent. Most prokaryotes reproduce through binary fission.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asexual Reproduction. Asexual reproduction involves a single parent. It results in offspring that are genetically identi ca l to each other and to the parent. All prokaryotes and some eukaryotes reproduce this way.

Detailed explanation-4: -Certain eukaryotic organisms such as hydra and certain trees reproduce through mitosis. Mitosis is the process that produces daughter cells that are identical to each other and their parents. Thus, asexually reproducing eukaryotic organisms have offspring that are identical.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asexual reproduction is the primary form of reproduction for single-celled organisms such as archaea and bacteria. Many eukaryotic organisms including plants, animals, and fungi can also reproduce asexually.

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