Question

Statement 1: Different characteristics of the offsprings when compared to their parents is due to different combination of genes.

Statement 2: Fragmentation is also seen in multicellular organisms.

• A. Statement 1 is correct
• B. Statement 2 is correct
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct

$\bullet$ Variations or differences in characterstics of offsprings when compared to their parents is due to different combinations of genes. The genes of the parents may mix or combine differently producing different and new characterstics. This is why we do not completely resemble either of our parent.

$\bullet$ In fragmentation, the fragmented parts of the body develop into new individuals. E.g., $Spirogyra$ and $Sycon$. Both are multicellular organisms with simple body organisation. Hence, they can reproduce by fragmentation.