Question

A student claims that organisms that reproduce asexually maintain genetic continuity. Which argument best supports this claim?
A.
Offspring from asexual reproduction avoid the possibility of mutation.

B.
Offspring from asexual reproduction receive randomly assorted genes.

C.
Offspring from asexual reproduction inherit genes equally from both of their parents.

D.
Offspring from asexual reproduction and their parents have identical genetic information.

Answer 1

D. Offspring from asexual reproduction and their parents have identical genetic information.

Rationale: Asexual reproduction produces clones (via mitosis or similar), so offspring are genetically identical to the parent, preserving genetic continuity (aside from rare mutations).