Question

10 which of the following demonstrates the most significant difference between asexual and sexual reproduction? (aks 7d) a the appearance of the organism is changed as a result of asexual reproduction. b the chromosome number is reduced during asexual reproduction. c there is a genetic variation as a result of sexual reproduction. d the number of chromosomes is reduced during sexual reproduction.

Explanation:

• Option A: Asexual reproduction produces clones, so appearance change isn't a key difference.
• Option B: Chromosome number doesn't reduce in asexual reproduction (it's mitosis, same number).
• Option C: Genetic variation is a result of sexual reproduction (due to meiosis and fertilization), making it a significant difference.
• Option D: Chromosome number reduction (meiosis) is part of sexual reproduction, but the key difference in terms of significance for distinguishing the two is genetic variation from sexual reproduction.

Answer:

C. There is a genetic variation as a result of sexual reproduction.