3. Which of the follwoing statements about sexual and asexual reproduction is FALSE?

a. genetic diversity occurs in sexual reproduction
b. asexually reproducing organisms can repair their own DNA
c. there are no special reproductive celss in asexual reproduction
d. a gametophyte produces haploid cells in the alternation of generations from sexual reproduction
B?

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Yeah, it's B.

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Yes, statement b is FALSE. Asexually reproducing organisms do not possess the ability to repair their own DNA. Asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes, and therefore, genetic diversity does not occur in the offspring. And in asexual reproduction, there are no special reproductive cells since the process involves the creation of a genetically identical copy of the parent organism. Thus, the statement "b. asexually reproducing organisms can repair their own DNA" is false.

To determine which statement is FALSE, let's analyze each statement and determine if it is true or false:

a. Genetic diversity occurs in sexual reproduction: This statement is true. In sexual reproduction, two parent organisms contribute genetic material to create offspring, resulting in genetic diversity.

b. Asexually reproducing organisms can repair their own DNA: This statement is true. Asexually reproducing organisms have the ability to repair errors in their own DNA without the need for genetic recombination.

c. There are no special reproductive cells in asexual reproduction: This statement is false. In asexual reproduction, certain special reproductive cells or structures are involved, such as spores or buds, which can develop into new individuals.

d. A gametophyte produces haploid cells in the alternation of generations from sexual reproduction: This statement is true. In the alternation of generations life cycle, the gametophyte stage is haploid and produces gametes (haploid cells) thual reproduction.

Based on the analysis, option c (There are no special reproductive cells in asexual reproduction) is FALSE, not option B. Therefore, the correct answer would be c.