Question

What is the basic event in reproduction?

• A. Making of proteins
• B. Replication of RNA
• C. Cell division
• D. Replication of DNA

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Replication of DNA

• The fundamental event in reproduction, whether sexual or asexual, is the creation of a DNA copy (DNA replication), which ensures the transmission of genetic information to offspring.

• Asexual Reproduction:

• In processes like binary fission, budding, or vegetative propagation, a single parent organism produces offspring that are genetically identical (or nearly identical) to itself.

• This requires an accurate duplication of the parent's DNA to be passed on to each daughter cell or offspring.