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
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the properties of water?
Water has a high specific heat capacity.
Water is a polar molecule.
Ice is denser than liquid water.
Water molecules form hydrogen bonds.
Which of the following diseases is NOT correctly matched with its causative agent?
Tuberculosis - Bacteria
Measles - Bacteria
Polio - Virus
Tetanus - Bacteria
Which of the following chemical elements is NOT correctly matched with its symbol?
Sodium - Na
Potassium - K
Calcium - Ca
Iron – I
Asexual reproduction is a method of reproduction in which participation of ……… takes place
One individual
Two individuals
Multi-individuals
Meiosis
Examples of vegetative propagation are
Rhizome
Tuber
Offset
All of these
Unequal daughter cells are produced in ________?
Fragmentation
Sporulation
Fission
Budding
Which plant is generally called “terror of Bengal”
Water Lettuce
Water Hyacinth
Hydrilla
Vallisneria
Which of the following plant hormones is NOT correctly paired with its primary function?
Auxin - Promotes cell elongation
Gibberellin - Stimulates stem elongation
Cytokinin - Promotes cell division
Abscisic acid - Promotes growth
Stem cutting are commonly used for the propagation of
Banana
Rose
Mango
Cotton
Potatoes are vegetatively propagated from?
Tubers
Offsets
Bulbils
Rhizomes
