Question

Which statement below correctly describes a component of sexual reproduction?(1 point)

One parent passes down the majority of genes an offspring will receive.

Only dominant alleles are passed to offspring.

Each parent has two alleles and they pass both down to their offspring.

Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.

Answer 1

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Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The correct statement that describes a component of sexual reproduction is: Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.

Answer 3

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To determine which statement correctly describes a component of sexual reproduction, let's analyze each option:

1. One parent passes down the majority of genes an offspring will receive.
This statement is not correct. In sexual reproduction, both parents contribute genetic material to their offspring.

2. Only dominant alleles are passed to offspring.
This statement is also not correct. In sexual reproduction, both dominant and recessive alleles can be passed on to the offspring.

3. Each parent has two alleles and they pass both down to their offspring.
This statement is incorrect as well. Each parent does have two alleles per trait, but they only pass one allele to their offspring, not both.

4. Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.
This statement is correct. Each parent carries two alleles for each trait, and they randomly pass on one allele to their offspring during sexual reproduction. This process ensures genetic diversity and variation in the offspring.

Therefore, the correct statement describing a component of sexual reproduction is: Each parent has two alleles per trait and passes one allele to their offspring.