Question

Which of the following statements, support the view that elaborate sexual reproductive process appeared much later in the organic evolution?
(i) Lower groups of organisms have simpler body design.
(ii) Asexual reproduction is common in lower groups.
(iii) Asexual reproduction is common in higher groups of organisms.
(iv) The high incidence of sexual reproduction in angiosperms and vertebrates.

• A. (i), (ii) and (iii)
• B. (i), (iii) and (iv)
• C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
• D. (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is C (i), (ii) and (iv)

The statements given in the question that support the view that elaborate sexual reproductive process appeared much later in the organic evolution are:

(i) Lower groups of organisms have simpler body design.

(ii) Asexual reproduction is common in lower groups.

(iv) The high incidence of sexual reproduction in angiosperms and vertebrates.

So, the correct answer is '(i), (ii) and (iv)'.