passwella.
Menu

WAEC Biology 2014 Question 9

Question 9

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction is correct? It

  1. A.always involves one parent but the offspring is genetically different from the parent.
  2. B.may involve two parents but the offspring is always identical to one parent.
  3. C.always involves one parent and the offspring is genetically identical to the parent.
  4. D.involves two parents but the offspring is not genetically identical to any of the parents.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (always involves one parent and the offspring is genetically identical to the parent.)

Explanation

Asexual reproduction needs only one parent and, being by mitosis, gives offspring identical to it.