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Defining Asexual Reproduction

publish date: 2026/06/17 19:31:7.140043 UTC

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What best describes asexual reproduction?

Two organisms must combine genetic material

Only one organism is required, with no partner necessary

It only occurs in plants

It always involves the fusion of an egg and a sperm

Correct Answer

Only one organism is required, with no partner necessary

Explanation

Because no partner is required, every mature individual in an asexual population can reproduce, allowing populations to grow rapidly compared to sexually reproducing species.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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