Why asexual reproduction is called as so...

Why asexual reproduction is called as sometogenic reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is usually by amitotic or mitotic division of the somatic (body) cells, hence is also known as sometogenic or blastogenic reproduction.

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Assertion (A): Asexual reproduction is called blastogenic reproduction. Reason (R): It is accomplished by mitotic and meiotic divisions.

a) A and R are correct

b) A is correct but R is incorrect

c) Both A and R are incorrect

d) R is the correct explanation for A

Assertion (A) : Asexual reproduction is called blastogenic reproduction . Reason (R) : It is accomplished by mitotic and meiotic divisions .

A are R are correct . R does not explain A

A is correct but R is incorrect

Both A and R are incorrect

R is the correct explanation for A

(i) Lizard is a continuous breeder. (ii) Asexual reproduction is also known as somatogenic reproduction (iii) In repeated fission, young ones do not separate till fission process is completed. (iv) Strobilation is a kind of longitudinal fission

I and iii

I,ii and iv

ii and iii

ii and iv