Which of the following statements, support the view that elaborate sexual the reproductive process appeared much later in organic evolution.
i. Lower groups of organisms have simpler body design
ii. Asexual reproduction is common in lower groups
iii. Asexual reproduction is common in higher groups of organisms
iv. The high incidence of sexual reproduction in angiosperms and vertebrates
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Ans: The correct answer is option (c) i, ii and iv
Asexual reproduction is the kind of reproduction in which fusion of gametes is not there. In this kind of reproduction only one parent is involved. It mainly occurs in lower organisms & is very less efficient in terms of survival. Hence, statement (iii) will be incorrect.