Multiple Select Question

Question

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

A. In asexual reproduction, only one parent contributes genetic information to the offspring. (TRUE)

C. If a species of sexually reproducing organisms has 28 chromosomes, they receive a full set of 28 chromosomes from each parent. (TRUE) (Note: Each parent contributes half of the chromosome number; this statement is misleading as 28 is the diploid number, meaning the parents contribute 14 each during sexual reproduction.)

D. Sexual reproduction increases genetic variation of a species. (TRUE)

E. Cells divide through the processes of mitosis and meiosis. (TRUE)

So, the correct answers are A, C, D, and E.

B. Sexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. (FALSE)

In summary, the true statements about reproduction are A, C, D, and E.