Offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction have greater similarity among themselves because

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(i) asexual reproduction involves only one parent
(ii) asexual reproduction does not involve gametes
(iii) asexual reproduction occurs before sexual reproduction
(iv) asexual reproduction occurs after sexual reproduction
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)


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(a) (i) and (ii)

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The correct option is: (a) (i) and (ii)

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Offsprings formed by asexual reproduction show greater similarity among themselves because asexual reproduction involves only one parent and there is no involvement of gametes in the process.

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The answer is (a) (i) and (ii)

Asexual reproduction involve single parent and there will be no exchange of gametes hence offspring looks similar to their parent

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