Read the following statements about asexual reproduction and select the correct ones.
(i) It involves a single parent.
(ii) It is slower than sexual reproduction.
(iii) It produces progeny that are genetically identical with the parent but not with one another.
(iv) The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.

Options

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (i) and (iv)
D. (i), (iii) and (iv)

Explanation

To determine the correct statements about asexual reproduction, let's analyze each statement step by step:

1. **Statement (i): It involves a single parent.**
- Asexual reproduction is defined as a mode of reproduction that involves only one parent organism. This statement is correct.

2. **Statement (ii): It is slower than sexual reproduction.**
- Asexual reproduction is generally faster than sexual reproduction because it does not require finding a mate or the complex processes involved in sexual reproduction. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

3. **Statement (iii): It produces progeny that are genetically identical with the parent but not with one another.**
- In asexual reproduction, the offspring (progeny) are genetically identical to the parent and also to each other. This means all offspring produced from a single parent are clones of that parent. Thus, this statement is incorrect.

4. **Statement (iv): The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.**
- Since the offspring produced through asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent and to each other, they can indeed be referred to as clones. This statement is correct.

**Final Conclusion:**
The correct statements about asexual reproduction are:
- (i) It involves a single parent.
- (iv) The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.