SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which characteristic is present in offspring produced by sexual reproduction, but is missing in offspring produced by asexual reproduction?
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an identical copy of parent chromosomes
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twice the number of parent chromosomes
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only half the number of parent chromosomes
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an independent assortment of parent chromosomes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Which characteristic is present in offspring produced by sexual reproduction, but is missing in offspring produced by asexual reproduction? An independent assortment of parent chromosomes.
Detailed explanation-2: -The offspring have the same genes, and therefore the same inherited traits, as the parent. During sexual reproduction, two parents produce offspring. The offspring have a mix of genes from both parents.
Detailed explanation-3: -Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent because the offspring are all clones of the original parent.
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