Using the image above and your knowledge of science, select all of the following statements which are TRUE about reproduction.

Question

A.
In asexual reproduction, only one parent contributes genetic information to the offspring.
B.
Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.
C.
If a species of sexually reproducing organisms has 28 chromosomes, they receive a full set of 28 chromosomes from each parent.
D.
Sexual reproduction increases genetic variation of a species.
E.
Cells divide through the processes of mitosis and meiosis.

Answer 1

Based on the statements provided, here are the evaluations for each:

A. True - In asexual reproduction, only one parent contributes genetic information to the offspring.

B. False - Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically diverse, not identical to the parent. In asexual reproduction, offspring are typically genetically identical to the parent.

C. True - If a species of sexually reproducing organisms has 28 chromosomes, they receive a full set of 28 chromosomes from each parent, leading to a total of 28 pairs (or 56 chromosomes in total).

D. True - Sexual reproduction increases genetic variation of a species due to the combination of genetic material from two parents.

E. True - Cells divide through the processes of mitosis (for somatic cells) and meiosis (for gametes).

Thus, the TRUE statements are A, C, D, and E.