The method of reproduction that involves only one parent is called asexual reproduction.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Reproduction
Reproduction is the process by which a living being gives rise to young ones.
Reproduction enables and ensures the continuity of species, generation after generation.
It is the main feature of life on earth.
In asexual reproduction, a single individual (parent) is capable producing off spring.
As a result, the offspring that are produced are not only identical to one another but are also exact copies of their parent.
Final answer: The statement is true.

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The offsprings formed by asexual reproduction method have greater similarity among themselves because:
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction involves two parents
(iii) asexual reproduction involves gametes
(iv) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)

Question 4
Offsprings which are formed by the asexual reproduction methods have greater similarity among themselves because

(i) Asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) Asexual reproduction does not involve two gametes
(iii) Asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
(iv) Asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction

(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)

Assertion : In asexual reproduction, only one parent is required to produce a new organism.
Reason : Regeneration is a type of asexual reproduction.

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