EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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CELL BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
B1.2.2 Which of the following CANNOT reproduce asexually using mitosis?
A
Humans
B
Some species of fungus
C
Some species of plants
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organisms like bacteria, yeast and hydra reproduce asexually whereas pigeons are birds which undergo sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Asexual Reproduction. When humans reproduce, there are two parents involved. DNA must be passed from both the mother and father to the child. Humans cannot reproduce with just one parent; humans can only reproduce sexually.

Detailed explanation-3: -Humans cannot asexually reproduce because for the offspring to be created, you need a sperm cell and an egg cell. Only females carry and produce egg cells and only males carry and produce sperm cells. Resulting in the inability to asexually reproduce.

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