question_answer 82)

  Identify the incorrect statement. (a) In asexual reproduction, the offspring produced are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent. (b) Zoospores are sexual reproductive structures. (c) In asexual reproduction, a single parent produces offspring with or without the formation of gametes. (d) Conidia are asexual structures in Penicillium.

Answer:

                  (b)Asexual reproduction occurs usually in unicellular organisms by various ways like binary fission, budding, sporulation, etc. In this method, a single parent produces offspring with or without the involvement of gametes. Members of the kingdom fungi and simple plants reproduce through special asexual reproductive structures like conidia (Penicillium) buds (Hydra) etc. The most common of these structures are zoospores that are microscopic motile structures. All other options are correct.