Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of sexual reproduction?

  1. It involves the formation of gametes

  2. It leads to variations in the offspring

  3. It produces identical copies of parents

  4. It promotes diversity of characteristics in the offspring

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual reproduction involves gamete formation (A), leads to genetic variations (B), and promotes diversity (D) - all true. However, it does NOT produce identical copies - that's asexual reproduction. Offspring inherit unique combinations of traits from both parents.