Which of the following statements is true of offspring from organisms that reproduce asexually?

a. offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

b. offspring are genetically different from the parent.

c. offspring have no features like the parent.

d. offspring have some features like the parent. user: how does an adult hydra produce a new hydra?

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Dayton Werner

Biology

30 April, 17:45

Which of the following statements is true of offspring from organisms that reproduce asexually?

a. offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

b. offspring are genetically different from the parent.

c. offspring have no features like the parent.

d. offspring have some features like the parent. user: how does an adult hydra produce a new hydra?

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Jada Bartlett · Answer 1

A) the offspring are genetically identical to the parent.

The reason for this is that there are no different traits being passed down that could alter the offspring's appearance. If there is sexual reproduction, then the offspring shares both of the parent's traits. If there is only one parent, then there is less diversity.