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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-MC

To determine which of the statements is false, let's go through each option:

a. "Genetic diversity occurs in sexual reproduction." This statement is true. Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of genetic material from two parents, which results in genetic diversity in offspring. This is because offspring inherit a combination of genes from both parents.

b. "Asexually reproducing organisms can repair their own DNA." This statement is true. Asexually reproducing organisms have mechanisms to repair any DNA damage that might occur during the replication process. This ensures the accurate transfer of genetic material to the new offspring.

c. "There are no special reproductive cells in asexual reproduction." This statement is false. In asexual reproduction, special reproductive cells are not required because reproduction happens through other means, such as binary fission, budding, or fragmentation. However, these organisms still undergo certain processes or produce specialized structures to facilitate asexual reproduction.

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, a gametophyte is a stage where haploid gametes are produced. These gametes undergo fertilization to form a diploid zygote, which then develops into a sporophyte.

Based on the analysis, the false statement is not option B, but rather option C: "There are no special reproductive cells in asexual reproduction."