Question

With respect to the following statements, choose the correct answer.

Statement 1: Meiosis takes place in asexual reproduction.
Statement 2: Mitosis produces the sex cells called gametes.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Both the statements are correct
• D. Both the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Both the statements are incorrect

In the case of asexual reproduction, the cell division taking place is mitosis and not meiosis. Mitosis produces 2 diploid cells from 1 diploid cell. The offspring have the exact same genetic makeup. In the case of sexual reproduction, sex cells undergo reduction division (meiosis) and produce 4 haploid cells from 1 diploid cell. Two haploid cells from 2 different parents fuse to form a diploid zygote.

Thus, both the statements are false.