Question

The illustration below shows that sexual reproduction involving two parent pea plants

resulted in the production of four offspring.
5. Which of the following statements best describes heredity in organisms that reproduce
sexually?
A. All four offspring received all of their genetic information only from Parent 1 and are
therefore identical to that parent. False
B. All four offspring received all of their genetic information only from Parent 2 and are
therefore identical to that parent. False
C. All four offspring are genetically unique and did not receive any of their genetic
information from either parent. False
D. Each of the offspring is genetically unique and received some of its genetic information
from each parent, so each has some traits in common with each parent.

Answer 1

In organisms that reproduce sexually, each offspring is genetically unique and inherits some genetic information from each parent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best statement that describes heredity in organisms that reproduce sexually is:

D. Each of the offspring is genetically unique and received some of its genetic information from each parent, so each has some traits in common with each parent.

Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents. Each parent contributes half of the genetic information, resulting in genetically diverse offspring. This genetic diversity is achieved through processes such as crossing-over, independent assortment, and the random union of gametes. Thus, each offspring inherits a unique combination of genes from their parents, leading to variations in traits.