Question

What is the typical genetic consequence of self-pollination compared to cross-pollination?

Options

• Offspring show greater genetic variation

• Offspring are more uniform and show less variation

• Cross-pollination produces more uniform offspring

• Both produce identical genetic outcomes

Answer 1

Self-pollination produces offspring that are more uniform and show less genetic variation because the genetic material comes from a single parent plant or flower. Cross-pollination results in greater genetic variation because it combines genetic material from two different plants, leading to offspring with diverse genetic combinations that contribute to better adaptability and evolution.