Reproduction-In-Organisms Question 45
Question: Offspring formed by sexual reproduction exhibits more variation than those formed by asexual reproduction because:
Options:
A) Sexual reproduction is a lengthy process.
B) Genetic material comes from two parents of different species.
C) Genetic material comes from two parents of same species
D) Greater amount of DNA is involved in sexual reproduction.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Sexual reproduction is characterised by genetic recombination.
Due to genetic recombination the progeny is different from the parents.
In sexual reproduction, the genetic material comes from two parents of same species.
But in asexual reproduction only one individual participate to produce offspring.