Question

which process would lead to offspring with the exact genetic information as the parent?
a. a tree growing from the stump of another tree
b. a bacterium splitting in two
c. a plant growing from a seed
d. a bird laying an egg

Answer 1

The process that would lead to offspring with the exact genetic information as the parent is:

**b. a bacterium splitting in two.**

This process is known as binary fission, which is a form of asexual reproduction. In binary fission, the bacterium duplicates its genetic material and then divides into two identical daughter cells, ensuring that they have the same genetic information as the parent.

In contrast, the other options involve sexual or other forms of reproduction that result in offspring with genetic variations.