Multiple choice

Which of the following options is not a feature of asexual reproduction?

  1. The offspring is an identical copy of the parent.

  2. All the divisions are mitotic in nature.

  3. It takes longer period of time than sexual reproduction.

  4. It involves a single individual only.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and its cells divide by mitosis (without any change in chromosomes number). Thus, there is no change in genetic makeup of new cells, and the offsprings are identical to parents. Since this method of reproduction involves simple cell division (without any change in number or traits of chromosomes), so it is faster than sexual method. Thus, here only option (3) is incorrect.

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