The model shows an asexual process.

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Which statement is correct about the process?

The answer

Asexual Reproduction

the creation of offspring involving only one parent

the parent passes an identical set of its DNA to all offspring

all organisms that reproduce asexually are clones, or exact copies, of their parents

Fission

Budding

Fragmentation

Explanation:

Organisms do not have to find a mate

Produces a great number of offspring

Disadvantages:

Lacks genetic variety as all offspring are exact copies of the parent

Rapid reproduction can increase competition for resources such as nutrients, sunlight, and space

Low genetic variety can make a population more susceptible to disease

Sexual Reproduction

the creation of offspring involving two parents

both parents contribute a set of DNA that combines to create offspring

all organisms that reproduce sexually will produce unique offspring that share genetic material with the parents but are not exact copies

The Process