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Which statement describes a cell belonging to a haploid organism that is capable of

reproduction?

A) It has chromosomes that contain one polynucleotide chain.
B) It is capable of carrying out a reduction division to form gametes.
C) It possesses two copies of each gene as a result of fertilisation.
D) It will undergo cell division by mitosis during asexual reproduction.

The answer is D. Can anyone explain how?

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From the options given above, the correct option is D. A haploid cell is a cell that contains a single set of chromosomes only. A haploid cell can only undergo asexual reproduction. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and the cell division usually occurs by mitosis. An organism that is reproducing asexually will transmit 50% of its gene to its offspring[s]. Thus, haploid cells reproduce asexually through mitosis only. 
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