Question

Which of the following true for an offspring formed as a result of sexual reproduction?

• A. The offspring gets a full set of genes from the mother and from the father.
• B. The offspring gets half the genes from the mother and half the genes from the father.
• C. The offspring gets all of its genes from the father.
• D. The offspring gets a random mixture of genes from the mother and father.
• E. The offspring gets all of its genes from the mother.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The offspring gets half the genes from the mother and half the genes from the father.

When gametes are formed in parents; each gamete has half the genetic material of the parent. When the gametes unite, the resulting offspring will receive half the genetic material of each parent. Thus, the correct answer is option B.