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Correct Answer: (c) both similarities and variation with parents.

Sexual reproduction involves gametes from two parents that fuse together.

Because of this there are some similarities with parents but due to crossing over and inaccuracies in DNA replication, variations arise.

Hence, the offspring produced as a result of sexual reproduction show both similarities and variations with their parents.

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(a) only similarities with parents
(b) only variations with parents
(c) both similarities and variations with parents
(d) neither similarities nor variations

Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate words from the brackets.

(Inheritance, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, chromosomes, DNA, RNA, gene)

a. Hereditary characters are transferred from parents to offsprings by ............, hence they are said to be structural and functional units of heredity.

b. Organisms produced by ............ show minor variations.

c. The component which is in the nuclei of cells and carries the hereditary characteristics is called .............

d. Chromosomes are mainly made up of .............

e. Organisms produced through ............ show major variations.

Identify the incorrect statement.
(a) In asexual reproduction, the offspring produced are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent.
(b) Zoospores are sexual reproductive structures.
(c) In asexual reproduction, a single parent prodices offspring with or without the formation of gametes.
(d) Conidica are asexual structure in Penicillium.

In asexual reproduction, the offsprings are not completely identical to the parent.

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