Question

Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are

• A. Genetically identical to their parents.
• B. Genetically identical to their siblings.
• C. None of the above
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both (A) and (B)

The correct option is (D):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction where one single parent gives rise to their offspring.
2. In this form of reproduction the offspring develop from the body cells (somatic cells) and not from the gametes, and therefore the offspring is exactly identical to the parent.
3. There is no variation and the offspring look exactly similar to their parent and the other siblings.
4. For example, binary fission in Amoeba is an example of asexual reproduction, in which the single-celled organism undergoes cell division to form two identical daughter cells.

Final answer:

Both (A) and (B) are correct. Hence the correct option is (D).