Consider the type of reproduction shown in example D. Which statement is NOT accurate in describing the process depicted?

Responses
A Offspring are genetically diverse.Offspring are genetically diverse.
B An egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote.An egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote.
C Offspring are genetically identical to their parent.Offspring are genetically identical to their parent.
D The egg and the sperm each contain half the number of chromosomes that are in other cells.

1 answer

The statement that is NOT accurate in describing the process depicted is:

C. Offspring are genetically identical to their parent.

This statement describes asexual reproduction, while the other statements (A, B, and D) pertain to sexual reproduction, which involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, resulting in genetically diverse offspring.