Reproduction and Variation

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During reproduction, what does the process give rise to?

  • Identical individuals
  • Completely different individuals
  • Asexual organisms only
  • Similar but slightly different individuals (correct)

Why is there very little variation among individual plants in a field of sugarcane?

  • Sugarcane reproduces asexually (correct)
  • Genetic mutations are common in sugarcane
  • Environmental factors prevent variations
  • Sugarcane undergoes sexual reproduction

What are the two main sources of variations during reproduction?

  • Asexual reproduction and genetic copying errors
  • Mutation and sexual reproduction (correct)
  • Environmental factors and asexual reproduction
  • Heredity and natural selection

What is the main advantage of sexual reproduction in terms of variations?

<p>It creates more variations than asexual reproduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reproduction gives rise to identical individuals?

<p>Asexual reproduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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