In a plant species that reproduces through apomixis, a mutation arises in a somatic cell that confers resistance to a fungal pathogen. What is the likelihood that this resistance trait will be passed on to the offspring?
Low, as somatic mutations are rarely heritable.
High, as apomixis bypasses meiosis and fertilization.
Dependent on whether the mutation is dominant or recessive.
Zero, as apomixis only involves the maternal gametophyte.
Related Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of asexual reproduction?
Produces genetically identical offspring
Involves the fusion of gametes
Can occur through methods like budding and fragmentation
Generally faster than sexual reproduction
A potato tuber developing into a new plant is an example of:
Fragmentation
Spore formation
Vegetative propagation
Binary fission
Which form of asexual reproduction involves the development of a new organism from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site?
Fragmentation
Binary fission
Budding
Spore formation
Which of the following combinations of reproductive strategies is LEAST likely to be observed in a single organism?
Binary fission and budding
Fragmentation and regeneration
Fragmentation and parthenogenesis
Budding and gemmule formation
In which of these organisms is binary fission a common mode of reproduction?
Hydra
Bacteria
Yeast
Planaria
