AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The type of reproduction in which only a single parent is involved is called asexual reproduction. Binary fission is a method of asexual reproduction in which an animal reproduces by dividing itself into two individuals.

Detailed explanation-2: -binary fission, asexual reproduction by a separation of the body into two new bodies. In the process of binary fission, an organism duplicates its genetic material, or deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and then divides into two parts (cytokinesis), with each new organism receiving one copy of DNA.

Detailed explanation-3: -It does not involve the formation of gametes. Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction whereby the parent cell divides to form two daughter cells. Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring that are genetically unique.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is d. It is a form of asexual reproduction. Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction.