Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Asexual reproduction typically gives rise to offspring that are genetically identical.
• B)Mutations in somatic cells are passed on to individuals of the next generation.
• C)Sexual reproduction allows for a wide variety of gene combinations.
• D)Gametes are specialized sex cells.

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Definitions:

Tomb of the Leopards

An Etruscan burial chamber dating from the 5th century BCE, famous for its wall paintings depicting a banquet scene with leopards.

Banquet

A large formal meal for many people, often involving multiple courses and a set menu, typically held for a special occasion or celebration.

Etruscan Cemetery

An ancient burial site associated with the Etruscans, a pre-Roman civilization in Italy, known for their richly decorated tombs and funerary art.

Cerveteri

An ancient Etruscan city in Italy, renowned for its necropolises with tombs carved into the rock and impressive burial mounds.