Question

If you compared the genetic makeup of an animal produced by parthenogenesis with that of its mother, which of the following would you expect?

• A. About 50 percent genetic similarity
• B. Parthenogenetic animals have no mother
• C. No genetic similarity
• D. About 100 percent genetic similarity

Answer 1

The correct option is D About 100 percent genetic similarity

“Parthenogenesis is the type of asexual reproduction involving the development of female gametes without any fertilization.” Animals such as bees, wasps, ants have no sex chromosomes. These organisms reproduce by parthenogenesis. A few plants, reptiles and fish are also capable of reproducing in this manner..

Species that exhibit parthenogenesis develop from unfertilized eggs produced by the mother. Therefore, the genetic make-up should be 100 percent the same as the mother.