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What is a key characteristic of offspring produced through asexual reproduction?
What is a key characteristic of offspring produced through asexual reproduction?
- They inherit the full set of genes from a single parent (correct)
- They have a different number of chromosomes than the parent
- They have fewer chromosomes than the parent
- They inherit a mix of genes from both parents
Which organisms primarily use asexual reproduction?
Which organisms primarily use asexual reproduction?
- Single-celled organisms and fungi
- Fungi and vertebrates
- Plants and animals
- Archaea and bacteria (correct)
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
- Binary fission
- Budding
- Parthenogenesis (correct)
- Fragmentation
What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction in Komodo dragons and some monitor lizards?
What is a characteristic of asexual reproduction in Komodo dragons and some monitor lizards?
Which organisms reproduce without the formation and fusion of gametes?
Which organisms reproduce without the formation and fusion of gametes?
What type of reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes?
What type of reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes?
Which organism primarily uses asexual reproduction?
Which organism primarily uses asexual reproduction?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is the most common form of asexual reproduction in vertebrates?
What is a key characteristic of offspring produced through asexual reproduction?
What is a key characteristic of offspring produced through asexual reproduction?
Which type of organisms can reproduce asexually?
Which type of organisms can reproduce asexually?