Which method of reproduction will NOT produce morphologically and genetically identical progenies?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Syngamy
Option (1) Apomixis — Identical progeny. Apomixis forms seeds without fertilisation, so the progeny are clones.
Option (2) Binary Fission — Identical progeny. Binary fission gives two identical cells.
Option (3) Syngamy — Not identical. Syngamy fuses gametes from two parents, so the progeny vary.
Option (4) Budding — Identical progeny. Buds are clones of the parent.