Question

Offspring produced by asexual reproduction are genetically identical to the parent. What is the primary reason for this?

Options

• Asexual reproduction involves meiosis

• Asexual reproduction involves only mitosis and no meiosis

• Asexual reproduction requires two parents

• Asexual reproduction always involves gamete fusion

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction involves only mitosis and no meiosis

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction involves only mitosis, which produces genetically identical daughter cells. Since there is no meiosis or fusion of gametes, no variation is introduced. Hence, offspring are clones of the parent.