Asexual reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to their parent. What type of cell division occurs to generate this type of offspring?
A) mitosis
B) meiosis
C) A and B in combination
D) none of the above

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Asexual reproduction involves only mitosis, which results in the division of one cell into two genetically identical daughter cells. Meiosis, on the other hand, involves the reduction of the chromosome number by half and the production of genetically diverse gametes. Therefore, meiosis is not associated with asexual reproduction.

Asexual Reproduction Results in Offspring That Are Genetically Identical to Their