Which One of the Following Is a Characteristic of Asexual

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a characteristic of asexual, as opposed to sexual, reproduction?

• A) fusion of egg and sperm
• B) a cell splitting in half
• C) genes contributed by two parents
• D) high degree of genetic variation
• E) formation of a fertilized egg

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Definitions:

Sublimation

Sublimation is a defense mechanism proposed by Freud in which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behavior, possibly resulting in a long-term conversion of the initial impulse.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from the original source to a safer or more acceptable target.

Denial

A defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Childrearing Methods

The practices and strategies used by parents and caregivers to raise and educate children, which can vary widely across different cultures and families.