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Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves because
(i) Asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) Asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(iii) Asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
(iv) Asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(i) and (iii)

C

(ii) and (iv)

D

(iii) and (iv)

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Offsprings have greater similarity as only one parent is involved in asexual reproduction thus no gametes one former. The basis of asexual reproduction is mitosis .(division of a nucleus into two identical daughter nuclei). Each daughter nucleus has same genetic make up because of replication of parentals DNA. The new offsprings produced are called clones.
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  • Asexual reproduction involves

    A
    single parent
    B
    two parents
    C
    more than one parent
    D
    both a and b

  • Asexual reproduction involves

    A
    only maternal parents
    B
    only paternal parents
    C
    both a and b
    D
    only one parent either paternal or maternal

  • Asexual reproduction does not involve the

    A
    Formation of gametes
    B
    Fusion of gametes
    C
    Both A and B
    D
    None of the above

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