Question

a student claims that organisms that reproduce asexually maintain genetic continuity. which argument best supports the claim? a offspring from asexual reproduction avoid the possibility of mutations b offspring from asexual reproduction receive randomly assorted genes c offspring from asexual reproduction inherit genes equally from both of their parents d offspring from asexual reproduction and their parents have identical genetic information.

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction involves a single - parent organism producing offspring that are genetically identical to the parent. This ensures genetic continuity as there is no genetic recombination from two parents. Option A is incorrect as mutations can still occur in asexual reproduction. Option B is about sexual reproduction (random assortment of genes). Option C is also related to sexual reproduction (inheritance from two parents).

Answer:

D. Offspring from asexual reproduction and their parents have identical genetic information.