A researcher observes a unicellular organism reproducing asexually. The daughter cells are genetically identical except for a few minor variations. Which mechanism is MOST likely responsible for these variations?
Crossing over during mitosis
Independent assortment of chromosomes
Random mutations during DNA replication
Conjugation with another individual
Related Questions
Identify the structure that is NOT involved in the asexual reproduction of Penicillium:
Conidia
Conidiophore
Hyphae
Ascus
Penicillium reproduces asexually through the formation of:
Conidia
Zygospores
Oospores
Sporangiospores
Which of the following is the asexual reproductive structure in Penicillium?
Conidia
Zoospores
Ascospores
Basidiospores
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.
In the asexual life cycle of Penicillium, conidia are produced on specialized hyphae called:
Conidiophores
Sporangiophores
Mycelia
Rhizoids
