Compared to the Parent(s), the DNA of the Offspring of Sexual

question 17

Multiple Choice

Compared to the parent(s) , the DNA of the offspring of sexual and asexual reproduction are different. True or False?

• A) True. Asexual reproduction results in more mutations in the DNA of the offspring than sexual reproduction.
• B) False. In both cases the DNA of the offspring is identical to that of the parent(s).
• C) True. The offspring of sexual reproduction have DNA mostly identical to the parents, while the offspring of asexual reproduction have DNA quite different from the parent.
• D) False. Sexual and asexual reproduction both scramble the DNA of the parents so the offspring gets a different mix of alleles than the parent(s) had.
• E) True. In asexual reproduction the DNA of the offspring is a copy of the DNA of the parent, while in sexual reproduction, the DNA of the offspring is a unique combination of the parents' DNA.

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