Question

multiple choice question
what type of reproduction produces offspring that are genetically different from each other and from the parents?
o asexual
grafting
o cloning
o sexual

Explanation:

• Asexual reproduction: Offspring are genetically identical to the parent (e.g., binary fission in bacteria).
• Grafting: A form of asexual reproduction in plants where tissues are joined. Offspring (new plant from graft) has same genetic material as donor plant.
• Cloning: Produces genetically identical copies (offspring same as parent genetically).
• Sexual reproduction: Involves gamete fusion (sperm and egg). Genetic recombination (crossing - over in meiosis) leads to genetic variation. Offspring have a mix of genetic material from two parents, so different from each other and parents.

Answer:

sexual