Vegetative propagation through mitotic cell division

Steps:

• Identify the process: Plants grown from root pieces without seeds or gametes.
• Recognize reproduction type: Asexual, as it clones the parent plant.
• Determine cell division: New cells from root tissue must be identical to parent for cloning.
• Confirm mechanism: Mitosis divides cells to produce genetically identical daughter cells.

Why C is correct:

• Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells from one parent cell, enabling clonal propagation in vegetative methods like root cuttings.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Asexual reproduction describes the overall process but not the specific cellular mechanism.
• B: Genetically identical offspring result from the method but do not explain the production process.
• D: Meiosis produces genetically diverse gametes for sexual reproduction, not cloning.

Final answer: C