Question

The picture shows the process of asexual reproduction in hydra. According to the illustration, all offspring are

A) genetically varied.
B) genetically identical to the parent.
C) slightly similar to the parent.
D) genetically very different from the parent.

Answer 1

the answer is B because when I took the test the answer to the question was B

Answer 2

Asexual reproduction can be defined as the mode of reproduction when the offspring arises from the single parent. There is no formation or fusion of the gametes in the asexual reproduction. Thus, the offspring receives the genetic material entirely from a single parent. Therefore, the genetic makeup of the offspring is completely similar to the parent organism.

Hence, the answer is 'Option B - genetically identical to the parent'.