Which of the following is not part of sexual reproduction?
A) The segregation of homologous chromosomes during gamete formation
B) The fusion of sister chromatids during fertilization
C) The fusion of haploid cells from a diploid zygote
D) The reduction in chromosome number during meiosis
E) The production of genetically distinct gametes during meiosis

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The fusion of sister chromatids during fertilization is not part of sexual reproduction as sister chromatids are already fused during mitosis and are not involved in the formation of gametes or in fertilization. The other options listed (A, C, D, and E) are all processes or events that occur during sexual reproduction.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of Sexual Reproduction