Question

Sexually reproducing organisms contribute in their offspring

• A. All of the genes
• B. One half of their genes
• C. One fourth of their genes
• D. Double the number of genes.

Answer 1

The correct option is B One half of their genes

In sexually reproducing organisms, during sexual reproduction, meiosis occurs. It results in the formation of haploid cells. In this half of the chromosomes of a parent, cells move into the gametes. So, half of the genes of the parents transfer into the gametes. In Mendel’s concept, it is said to be the Law of segregation or Law of purity of gametes.

So, the correct option is ‘one-half of the gametes’.