During budding in yeast,

Asexual reproduction is common in

Which of the following statements is not correct about sexual reproduction?
$(I)$ Gametes fuse to form the zygote.
$(II)$ It is an elaborate,complex,and fast process compared to asexual reproduction.
$(III)$ Offspring are not identical to the parents.

What is maintained in organisms through the process of reproduction?

The given figure shows gametes. Select the correct option.

Assertion $A$: Continuity of life is maintained from generation to generation in living organisms.
Reason $R$: Living organisms produce new organisms similar to themselves through reproduction at maturity.
Which option is correct for Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$?