Which of the following demonstrates
the most significant difference
between asexual and sexual
reproduction?
A
The chromosome number is
reduced during asexual
reproduction.
B
The number of chromosomes is
reduced during sexual
reproduction.
C
The appearance of the organism
is changed as a result of asexual
reproduction.
D
There is genetic variation as a
result of sexual reproduction.
Asexual reproduction results in less diversity among offspring. Sexual reproduction causes genetic variation because the sperm and egg that are produced contain different combinations of genes than the parent organisms. however, asexual offspring are copies of the parents.
