alleryAsexual reproduction differs from sexual reproduction because asexual reproduction
ACannot give rise to a new individual
BNeeds two plants of different species
CAlways produces seeds from flowers
DDoes not need male and female gametes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Does not need male and female gametes
1. Sexual reproduction needs gametes from male and female parents.
2. Asexual reproduction skips the gamete stage entirely.
3. A single parent reproduces by vegetative parts or spores.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Biology Class 8, Ch 3 Reproduction in Plants (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on asexual reproduction_
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