A mother cat is a calico, with orange, black, and white fur. She has three kittens -an orange female, a black and orange female, and a black female. Did she reproduce sexually or asexually? Choose the option that has the best evidence to support your choice. Sexually, because cats are multicellular,
• and multicellular organisms typically reproduce sexually.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the O mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Asexually, because all of her kittens are
• females like her, which occurs with asexual reproduction. Asexually, because all of her kittens have
O the same colors as her, because they only inherited her genes.
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the O mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
Of the following traits, which one is acquired (i.e., not inherited)? (1 point)
O eye shape
• fingernail length
O skin tone
O number and presence
of dimples
fingernail length
Of the following traits, which one is inherited? (1 point)
O eye color
O reading
O writing
O riding a bike
eye color
The best evidence to support the choice of the mother cat reproducing sexually is as follows:
Sexually, because each kitten looks different than the mother, which is a sign of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.
This evidence suggests that the kittens have inherited a combination of genes from both the mother and a male cat, resulting in different coat colors and patterns. In sexual reproduction, offspring inherit a unique combination of genetic material from both parents, leading to genetic diversity and variations in physical traits.