Question

Select the correct statements from the following regarding asexual reproduction.
A) It is slower than sexual reproduction
B) It involves a single parent
C) It produce progeny that are genetically identical with parent
D) Clones are the progeny of asexual reproduction

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, B, D
• C. A, B, C
• D. B, C, D

Answer 1

The correct option is D B, C, D

Asexual reproduction is comparatively faster than the sexual reproduction because asexual reproduction is not much complex and only one parent is involved. In sexual reproduction, first formation of gametes take place which then fuses to form diploid zygote. The progeny obtained from asexual reproduction are genetically identical with parent as only one parent is involved and there is no fusion of male and female gametes involved. The progeny thus is clone of the parent.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.