Question

The uniparental reproduction is called _______ reproduction while biparental reproduction is termed _______ reproduction.

• A. sexual, asexual
• B. asexual, asexual
• C. asexual, sexual
• D. sexual, sexual

Answer 1

The correct option is C asexual, sexual

Reproduction in organisms are of two type - asexual and sexual.

Asexual reproduction involves a single parent (uniparental) and the progeny are clones of the parent as they have the eaxct same genetic makeup.

Sexual reproduction involves fusion of gametes from two different individuals (biparental) leading to the formation of a zygote which has a new genetic combination as compared to the parents.