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
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.
Zoospores are asexual reproductive structures which are found in?
Fungi
Algae
Spirogyra
1 and 2
Unequal daughter cells are produced in ________?
Fragmentation
Sporulation
Fission
Budding
A small outgrowth from the parent's body developing into a new individual is called:
Fragmentation
Budding
Spore formation
Binary fission
Certain plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Under which of the following environmental conditions would asexual reproduction be MOST advantageous?
Unstable environment with frequent disturbances
Environment with high pathogen pressure
Environment with limited resources and high competition
Stable environment with abundant resources
Which statement correctly describes the role of conidia in Penicillium?
They are asexual spores that germinate to form new hyphae.
They are sexual spores involved in genetic recombination.
They are structures that store food reserves.
They are responsible for the production of antibiotics.
Which organism commonly reproduces through binary fission?
Hydra
Bacteria
Yeast
Amoeba
In the asexual life cycle of Penicillium, conidia are produced on specialized hyphae called:
Conidiophores
Sporangiophores
Mycelia
Rhizoids
A potato tuber developing into a new plant is an example of:
Fragmentation
Spore formation
Vegetative propagation
Binary fission
