Which of the following is not true regarding asexual reproduction?

The offsprings produced are not identical to the parents

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There is none or very less genetic diversity among the species

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A single parent is involved in this process

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Genetic diversity can be introduced by gene mutation

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Solution

The correct option is A
The offsprings produced are not identical to the parents

In asexual reproduction only one parent is involved; as a result the offspring formed are identical to the parent. Due to this there is very less or no genetic diversity among the organisms reproducing in this manner. Since, genetic diversity is the key to evolution and betterment of species, in asexually reproducing organisms, genetic diversity can be introduced by gene mutation.

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Identify the incorrect statement.
(a) In asexual reproduction, the offspring produced are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent.
(b) Zoospores are sexual reproductive structures.
(c) In asexual reproduction, a single parent prodices offspring with or without the formation of gametes.
(d) Conidica are asexual structure in Penicillium.

Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibit more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because
(a) Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process
(b) Gametes of parents have qualitatively different genetic composition
(c) The genetic material comes from parents of two different species
(d) Greater amounts of DNA is involved in sexual reproduction

Q. Read the following statements about asexual reproduction and select the correct ones.

(i) It involves a single parent.
(ii) It is slower than sexual reproduction.
(iii) It produces progeny that are genetically identical with the parent but not with one another.
(iv) The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.

Q. Two offsprings having the same genetic material and the same body features, produced by one parent through asexual reproduction, are called

Q. Assertion: Term clone is used for the offspring produced by asexual reproduction.
Reason: Offspring produced asexually are morphologically and genetically identical to each other and to the parent.
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