In asexual reproduction, offsprings are genetically?
Correct answer: B. Identical if mutations do not occur
- A. Identical to the parent
- B. Identical if mutations do not occur
- C. Non-identical to the parent
- D. None of these
Explanation
In asexual reproduction, offspring are typically genetically identical to the parent if mutations do not occur.So option B is correct.
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