Whiptails are a species of lizard that live in deserts across North and South America. The whiptail lizard population is entirely female! Each female reproduces asexually to create her offspring.
Which two of the following are true of whiptail lizard populations and their reproduction?
A.
All lizards within a population are genetically identical to their parent.
B.
All lizards within a population are genetically diverse from their parent.
C.
Some lizards within a population are genetically identical, while others are genetically diverse.
D.
Whiptail lizards reproduce through mitosis.
E.
Whiptail lizards reproduce through meiosis.
A. All lizards within a population are genetically identical to their parent.
D. Whiptail lizards reproduce through mitosis.