Question

A bumblebee carries pollen from the male portion of a plant to the female portion of the same flower. fertilization occurs. which statement is true about this type of reproduction?
a. it’s asexual, and the offspring are genetically identical to the parents
b. it’s sexual, and the offspring are genetically identical to the parents.
c. it’s asexual, and the offspring are genetically different from the parents.
d. it’s sexual, and the offspring are genetically different from the parents.

Answer 1

Correct answer: D). it’s sexual, and the offspring are genetically different from the parents.

As the bumblebee carries pollen from male part to the female portion of the same plant so it is an example of autogamy. Autogamy occurs mainly in the flowering plant. In this type of reproduction the sperm from the stamen is carried to the carpels of that same plant and fertilization occurs. As there occurs a exchange of genetic material so the offspring are genetically  different from the parent.

Hence, the correct answer would be option D.

Answer 2

I believe a is the correct answer.