Original Project
Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity
Genetic information in the form of DNA molecules is transferred from parents to offspring during reproduction.
Item RH050001: In plants that reproduce asexually, all of the parent's DNA is passed to its offspring.
In many species of plants, reproduction can occur asexually (without the combining of two sex cells). Which of the following statements is TRUE about the DNA passed from parent to offspring in this type of reproduction?
- All of the parent’s DNA is passed to its offspring.
- Half of the parent’s DNA is passed to its offspring.
- None of the parent’s DNA is passed to its offspring.
- The amount of DNA passed from parent to offspring varies from offspring to offspring.
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- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
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| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 321 | 966 | 33% |
| 9–12 | 246 | 481 | 51% |
| Gender | |||
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| Female | 295 | 737 | 40% |
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| English | 507 | 1248 | 41% |
| Other | 46 | 160 | 29% |