NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because these cells never undergo the gene-jumbling process of meiosis, offspring produced this way are clones of their parent, genetically identical. This form of parthenogenesis is more common in plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parthenogenesis occurs when females reproduce without the involvement of males or sperm. Inheritance is clonal, and female offspring are genetically identical to their mothers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parthenogenesis is different, in that it originates from the genetic material contained within an egg cell and the new organism is not necessarily genetically identical to the parent. Parthenogenesis may be achieved through an artificial process as described below under the discussion of mammals.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Parthenogenesis is a natural form of asexual reproduction in which growth and development of embryos occur without fertilization by sperm. It is generally believed that sexual reproduction leads to fewer harmful genetic mutations than asexual reproduction.