Asked by lilly

The diagram below shows the chromosomes in two parent cells and the resulting offspring from sexual reproduction.



Based on the diagram, which statement describes sexual reproduction?
A.
Offspring receive one set of chromosomes from only one parent, so the offspring has half the number of chromosomes as each parent.
B.
Offspring receive two sets of chromosomes from each parent, so the offspring has twice the number of chromosomes as each parent.
C.
Offspring receive one set of chromosomes from each parent, making the offspring genetically unique from its parents.
D.
Offspring receive two sets of chromosomes from only one parent, making the offspring identical to one parent.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. Offspring receive one set of chromosomes from each parent, making the offspring genetically unique from its parents.

Explanation: In sexual reproduction, each parent contributes one haploid set of chromosomes (via gametes). The fusion gives a diploid offspring with a new combination of genes, so it is not identical to either parent.