Multiple choice

Consider the following statements regarding asexual reproduction:

(a) A single parent is involved. (b) It involves formation and fusion of gametes. (c) It involves only meiotic divisions. (d) All individuals produced are genetically identical.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  1. Only (a) and (d)

  2. Only (a) and (b)

  3. Only (b) and (d)

  4. Only (c) and (d)

  5. Only (b) and (c)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (a) is correct. A single parent is involved. Statement (b) is wrong. It does not involve formation and fusion of gametes. Statement (c) is wrong. It involves only mitotic divisions. Statement (d) is correct. All individuals produced are genetically identical, i.e. clone.

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