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Correct answer: c. both similarities and variations with parents

Genes are transferred from parents to the offspring through male and female gametes that transfer their characteristics into the children. Some characteristics inherited by the offspring are like the parents, while some characteristics are different due to variation.

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Characters that are transmitted from parents to offspring during reproduction show

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

Characters that are transmitted from parents to offspring during reproduction show

Characters that are transmitted parents to offspring during reproduction show

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