Question

Which of the following types of reproduction leads to the variation in the population?

• A. Sexual reproduction
• B. Asexual reproduction
• C. Both of A and B
• D. Vegetative propagation

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Sexual reproduction

• The process of sexual reproduction involves two parents, each contributing one gamete. The fusion of both the male and female gametes leads to the formation of the zygote, that leads to the formation of the new individual.
• Thus, the new individual receives genes from both the parents and has mixed features of both leading to variations.
• In asexual reproduction, only one parent is involved and the genetic identity is maintained.

So, the correct answer is option A.