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13. How does asexual reproduction differ from sexual reproduction?
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Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are different from one another.
Asexual reproduction in plants requires insects to pollinate the plant.
Asexual reproduction does not rely on another organism
Asexual reproduction is the result of joining a sperm cell and an egg cell.
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Correct answer: "Asexual reproduction does not rely on another organism."
Explanation:
- Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and does not require the fusion of sperm and egg or another organism. Offspring are usually genetically identical to the parent (clones).
- The other statements are incorrect:
- Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are different from one another — false; it generally produces genetically identical offspring.
- Asexual reproduction in plants requires insects to pollinate the plant — false; pollination is part of sexual reproduction.
- Asexual reproduction is the result of joining a sperm cell and an egg cell — false; that describes sexual reproduction.
Explanation:
- Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and does not require the fusion of sperm and egg or another organism. Offspring are usually genetically identical to the parent (clones).
- The other statements are incorrect:
- Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are different from one another — false; it generally produces genetically identical offspring.
- Asexual reproduction in plants requires insects to pollinate the plant — false; pollination is part of sexual reproduction.
- Asexual reproduction is the result of joining a sperm cell and an egg cell — false; that describes sexual reproduction.
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