Question

which statement is true about asexual reproduction, but not sexual reproduction?
choose 1 answer:
a offspring have different combinations of traits compared to their parents.
b genetic information passes from parents to offspring.
c offspring get genes from a single parent.

Explanation:

• Option A: In sexual reproduction, offspring have different combinations of traits compared to parents due to genetic recombination. In asexual reproduction, offspring are usually clones (unless mutation occurs). So this is a characteristic of sexual reproduction, not asexual.
• Option B: In both asexual and sexual reproduction, genetic information passes from parents to offspring. In asexual reproduction, it is from a single parent; in sexual, from two.
• Option C: Asexual reproduction involves a single parent. The offspring inherit genes only from that one parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents, and offspring get genes from both.

Answer:

C. Offspring get genes from a single parent.