Question

Reproduction is essentially a phenomenon that is not for survival of an individual but for the stability of a species. Which of the following justifies the above statement?

• A. Genetic material is transferred from one generation to the next.
• B. DNA copying takes place with high constancy and considerable variations, that is, advantageous to the species for stability in the changing environment.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and B.

During reproduction, the DNA is passed from one generation to another. This replication takes place with little or no errors. DNA copying is done during reproduction with high consistency, which leads to stability of reproduction. Also, reproduction helps in replacing the aging population with the new population and thus ensures the survival of the species. In the absence of reproduction, one particular species will disappear with time.
Thus, the correct answer is option (C).