Question

which statement describes offspring produced by sexual reproduction?
A. All of the offspring are genetically identical.
B. The Offspring are generally similar to only one parent.
C. Genetically The Offspring are exactly like their parents.
D. The Offspring are genetically different from their parents.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be D. The Offspring are genetically different from their parents.

Sexual reproduction is a type of reproduction in which two parents (of opposite sex) are involved.

Each leads to the formation of specific gamete (sperm in males and egg in females).

These gametes then fuse or fertilize inside or outside the female body to form zygote which in turn grows and mature into an offspring.

Gametes are formed by the process of meiosis which includes crossing-over of homologous chromosomes. It leads to the development of genetic diversity in a population.

In addition, genetic make up of the offspring is contributed by two different individuals (mother and father) due to which the offspring are genetically different from their parents.