Three models of cellular reproduction are shown below.
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Which explanation about cellular reproduction is best supported by the models?
a
Binary fission and mitosis both produce daughter cells that are identical to the parent cells.
b
Mitosis and meiosis both produce diploid and haploid gametes during cellular replication.
c
Meiosis and mitosis both produce daughter cells with fewer chromosomes than the parent cells.
d
Meiosis and binary fission both include the process of crossing over during cellular replication.
Based on the given information and the image provided, the best-supported explanation about cellular reproduction is:
c) Meiosis and mitosis both produce daughter cells with fewer chromosomes than the parent cells.
This conclusion can be made based on the image, which shows three models of cellular reproduction. One model displays an original cell dividing into two daughter cells through meiosis, while the other two models show an original cell dividing into two daughter cells through mitosis. In all three models, the daughter cells have fewer chromosomes than the parent cell, indicating a reduction in the number of chromosomes during cellular reproduction.