The type of reproduction that involves only one parent and no gamete fusion is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The type of reproduction that involves only one parent and no gamete fusion is:
A. Asexual reproduction
B. Fertilization
C. Sexual reproduction
D. Cross-pollination
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Asexual reproduction (binary fission, budding, fragmentation, vegetative propagation) produces genetically identical offspring from a single parent. Sexual reproduction involves gamete fusion. Fertilization is gamete union.

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