Q.

Variation patterns are studied in the offspring of sexually and asexually reproducing organisms.
State your observation:

1 More variations are observed in the offspring of sexually reproducing organisms.  
2 More variations are observed in the offspring of asexually reproducing organisms.  
3 No difference in variation is observed in offspring of sexually and asexually reproducing organisms.  
4 Cannot be determined.  

Ans.

(1)

There is always a possibility of diversity of characters in the offsprings of sexually reproducing organism because the offspring is formed as a result of fusion of two gametes produced by two different individuals: the male and the female parents. So, there is an opportunity for new combinations of characters.