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Using the picture above, consider the type of reproduction show in Example D. Which statement is NOT accurate in describing the process depicted? (1 point) Responses offspring are genetically diverse offspring are genetically diverse an egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote an egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote offspring are genetically identical to their parent offspring are genetically identical to their parent The egg and the sperm each contain half the number of chromosomes that are in other cells
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To determine which statement is NOT accurate in describing the type of reproduction shown in Example D, we need to understand the context of the reproduction process depicted.
From the statements given:
1. Offspring are genetically diverse.
2. An egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote.
3. Offspring are genetically identical to their parent.
4. The egg and the sperm each contain half the number of chromosomes that are in other cells.
In sexual reproduction, which involves the combination of an egg and a sperm cell to form a zygote, the offspring are usually genetically diverse (due to the mixing of genetic material from two parents). The egg and sperm each contain half of the normal number of chromosomes (which means they are haploid), and when they combine, they create a diploid cell called a zygote.
The statement that is NOT accurate in this context is: **"Offspring are genetically identical to their parent."**
This statement describes asexual reproduction, where offspring are clones of the parent and are genetically identical. In sexual reproduction, the offspring are genetically diverse due to the recombination of genetic material.
From the statements given:
1. Offspring are genetically diverse.
2. An egg and a sperm cell combine to form a zygote.
3. Offspring are genetically identical to their parent.
4. The egg and the sperm each contain half the number of chromosomes that are in other cells.
In sexual reproduction, which involves the combination of an egg and a sperm cell to form a zygote, the offspring are usually genetically diverse (due to the mixing of genetic material from two parents). The egg and sperm each contain half of the normal number of chromosomes (which means they are haploid), and when they combine, they create a diploid cell called a zygote.
The statement that is NOT accurate in this context is: **"Offspring are genetically identical to their parent."**
This statement describes asexual reproduction, where offspring are clones of the parent and are genetically identical. In sexual reproduction, the offspring are genetically diverse due to the recombination of genetic material.