Which one of the statements regarding asexual reproduction is false

offspring are similar to their parents

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reduction division takes place during asexual reproduction

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offspring do not show variation

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zygote formation does not take place

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The correct option is B reduction division takes place during asexual reproduction
Reduction division does not take place during asexual reproduction

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Q. A few statements describing certain features of reproduction are given below.
(i) Gametic fusion takes place.
(ii) Transfer of genetic material takes place.
(iii) Reduction division takes place.
(iv) Progeny have some resemblance with parents.
Select the options that are true for both asexual and sexual reproduction from the options given below.

Q. Which among the following are correct with respect to asexual reproduction in plants?

I: It does not require seeds

II: It takes place in flowers

III: Spore formation is an example of it

IV: It requires two plants for the process

The offsprings formed by asexual reproduction method have greater similarity among themselves because:
(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction involves two parents
(iii) asexual reproduction involves gametes
(iv) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)

Q. New individuals formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves because:
(i) Asexual reproduction involves only one parent.
(ii) Asexual reproduction does not involve gametes.
(iii) Asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction.
(iv) Asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction.

Though in asexual reproduction clone formation takes place but evolution can take place in them how?

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Which one of the statements regarding asexual reproduction is false

The correct option is B reduction division takes place during asexual reproductionReduction division does not take place during asexual reproduction

The correct option is B reduction division takes place during asexual reproduction
Reduction division does not take place during asexual reproduction