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With respect to the following statements, choose the correct answer.
Statement 1: Meiosis takes place in asexual reproduction.
Statement 2: Mitosis produces the sex cells called gametes.
Options:
A .  Only statement 1 is correct
B .  Only statement 2 is correct
C .  Both the statements are correct
D .  Both the statements are incorrect
Answer: Option D
:
D
In the case of asexual reproduction, mitosis takes place. Mitosis produces daughter cells which are identical to the parent cell. If adiploid cell undergoes mitosis, it produces2 diploid cells.
In the case of sexual reproduction, reproductivecells undergo reduction division (meiosis) and produce 4 haploid cells from 1 diploid cell. These haploid cells are called sex cells or gametes.

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