During asexual reproduction, the genetic material of the parent is passed on to the offspring by
A) homologous pairing.
B) meiosis and fertilization.
C) mitosis and cytokinesis.
D) karyotyping.
E) crossing over.

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During asexual reproduction, the genetic material of the parent is passed on to the offspring by mitosis and cytokinesis. This results in the production of genetically identical offspring, as there is no recombination of genetic material as seen in meiosis and fertilization. Asexual reproduction is common in many single-celled organisms, as well as in some higher organisms such as plants through vegetative propagation.

During Asexual Reproduction, the Genetic Material of the Parent Is