Question

Most reptiles , including lizards and snakes reproduce sexually . Despite this parthenogenesis has been observed to occur naturally in certain species of lizards and snakes . Parthenogenesis is a reproductive process by which some females are able to grow and develop embryos without ever having their eggs fertilized by a male .

What would happen to a population if all females reproduce through parthenogenesis alone ?

A)The population would have less genetic diversity over time due to the females reproducing asexually instead of sexually .

B)The population would have less genetic diversity over time due to the females reproducing sexually instead of asexually .

C)The population would have more genetic diversity over time due to the females reproducing asexually instead of sexually .

D)The population would have more genetic diversity over time due to the females reproducing sexually instead of asexually .

Answer 1

A is your answer. When only one parent produces the offspring, they are essentially cloning themselves, and it is called asexual reproduction. The offspring only have the genes of the one parent. A lack of genetic diversity is one of the drawbacks to asexual reproduction.

Answer 2

According to the situation, option "A" is correct.

What is Parthenogenesis?

Parthenogenesis is a method in which a new individual developed without fertilization. Males do not have any role to play and only female gametes develop into new offspring.

Examples of plants showing parthenogenesis include honey bees, ants, and birds.

Thus, option "A" is correct.

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