Why may offspring produced asexually still differ slightly from their parent?
ADNA copying can vary
BFertilisation changes DNA
CTwo parents mix alleles
DGametes combine randomly
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. DNA copying can vary
Small inaccuracies during DNA copying can produce differences without sexual reproduction.
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