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NEET2016BotanyReproduction in OrganismsActual

Which one of the following generates new genetic combinations leading to variation?

Options

  1. AVegetative reproduction
  2. BParthenogenesis
  3. CSexual reproduction
  4. DNucellar polyembryony

Correct answer

C. Sexual reproduction

Step-by-step solution

Sexual reproduction generates new genetic recombination leading to variations. Advantages of sexual reproduction are more variation assists with survival. It increases the chance that at least some offspring of a parent survive.

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