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Reproduction in Organisms - Class XI

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Read the following statements about reproduction and select the incorrect one.

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It maintains populations of the young and adult persons only
💡 Explanation:
  • Reproduction is a biological process in which an organism gives rise to young ones. It is a fundamental feature of all known life. Reproduction enables the continuity of the species and produces genetic variations in organisms. 
  • Reproduction not only maintains populations of the young and adult persons but also that of older adults.
  • Reproduction is a key process that determines the distribution of people of various ages in a population, called age structure.
  • So the correct option is D.
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