Question

homework - asexual reproduction
the diagram shows a bacterial cell dividing to produce two identical offspring
which statement best describes the process that took place?
the process was sexual reproduction, and the cell divided by binary fission.
the process was asexual reproduction, and the cell divided by binary fission
the process was sexual reproduction, and the cell divided by meiosis
the process was asexual reproduction, and the cell divided by meiosis

Explanation:

Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in which a single - celled organism divides into two identical offspring. Meiosis is involved in sexual reproduction in eukaryotes, and bacteria reproduce asexually via binary fission.

Answer:

The process was asexual reproduction, and the cell divided by binary fission.