Which of the following correctly identifies a source of variation in both asexual and sexual reproduction?
Asexual Sexual
(A) Cloning Natural selection
(B) Crossing over Cell division
(C) Spontaneous generation Fertilisation
(D) Mutation Mutation - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 10 - 2011 - Paper 1
Question 10
Which of the following correctly identifies a source of variation in both asexual and sexual reproduction?
Asexual Sexual
(A) Cloning Natural selection
(B) Cross... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Which of the following correctly identifies a source of variation in both asexual and sexual reproduction?
Asexual Sexual
(A) Cloning Natural selection
(B) Crossing over Cell division
(C) Spontaneous generation Fertilisation
(D) Mutation Mutation - HSC - SSCE Biology - Question 10 - 2011 - Paper 1
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The correct answer is (D) Mutation. Mutation is a source of genetic variation in both asexual and sexual reproduction. In asexual organisms, mutations can lead to variation in offspring, while in sexual reproduction, mutations contribute to genetic diversity in the gene pool.