Question

Lana drew the diagram below to model asexual reproduction.



Based on Lana's diagram, which statement explains the results of asexual reproduction?
A.
The offspring are not genetically identical to the parent, because each offspring receives only half of the chromosomes from a single parent.
B.
The offspring are genetically identical to the parent, because each offspring receives a complete copy of a single parent's chromosomes.
C.
The offspring are genetically identical to the parents, because two parents each contribute a complete copy of their chromosomes to each offspring.
D.
The offspring are not genetically identical to the parents, because two parents each contribute half of their chromosomes to each offspring.

Answer 1

B.

Asexual reproduction involves one parent producing offspring that receive a full copy of that parent's chromosomes (typically via mitosis), so the offspring are genetically identical to the parent. Options A and D describe halves/two parents (sexual reproduction), and C incorrectly involves two parents.