Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Sexual

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about sexual vs. asexual reproduction?

• A) Asexual reproduction, but not sexual reproduction, is characteristic of plants and fungi.
• B) In sexual reproduction, individuals transmit 50% of their genes to each of their offspring.
• C) In asexual reproduction, offspring are produced by fertilization without meiosis.
• D) Sexual reproduction requires that parents be diploid.
• E) Asexual reproduction produces only haploid offspring.

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Definitions:

Net Primary Production

The amount of carbon uptake after subtracting the carbon dioxide lost through autotrophic respiration, representing the total biomass produced by plants.

Aquatic Life Zones

Ecological regions differentiated by water characteristics, including salinity, depth, and water flow, and inhabited by distinct groups of plant and animal life.

Terrestrial Biomes

Terrestrial biomes are large ecological zones on Earth's surface, with distinct climates and ecosystems, such as forests, deserts, and grasslands, characterized by the vegetation and animal life adapted to them.

Rocky Shore Zone

A coastal area where solid rock predominates, often featuring tide pools, and providing diverse habitats for marine life.