Q10 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (23 April Shift 2) · Biology
Given below are a few statements about asexual reproduction. Select the INCORRECT statement.
- AIt inherits the genes of the parent.
- BMorphologically identical individuals are called clones
- Correct answerCProgeny formed by asexual reproduction differs genetically from its parents
- DIt doesn't involve fusion of two compatible gametes
Solution
Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that involves a single parent and does not involve the fusion of gametes or a change in the number of chromosomes.
The offspring produced by asexual reproduction are exact copies of their single parent, inheriting the exact same genes.
Because these individuals are morphologically and genetically identical to each other and to their parent, they are referred to as clones.
Therefore, the statement that progeny formed by asexual reproduction differs genetically from its parents is incorrect.
Answer: Progeny formed by asexual reproduction differs genetically from its parents
The offspring produced by asexual reproduction are exact copies of their single parent, inheriting the exact same genes.
Because these individuals are morphologically and genetically identical to each other and to their parent, they are referred to as clones.
Therefore, the statement that progeny formed by asexual reproduction differs genetically from its parents is incorrect.
Answer: Progeny formed by asexual reproduction differs genetically from its parents
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.