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Meiosis does not occur in...

Meiosis does not occur in

A

asexually reproducing diploid individuals

B

sexually reproducing haploid individuals

C

sexually reproducing diploid individuals

D

all of these.

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Meiosis does not occur in asexually reproducing individuals. There is only mitotic cell divison and multiplication occurs rapidly. On the other hand, sexual reproduction involves both meiosis and mitosis.
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