Selfing of F₁ pea plants is:

• A

  sexual reproduction because mitosis is involved in the formation of gametes.

• B

  sexual reproduction because meiosis is involved in forming gametes and gametic union is seen.

• C

  asexual reproduction because the offspring of self-pollination are genetically similar to that of the parents.

• D

  asexual reproduction because a small vegetative propagule separates from the plant and gives rise to new individual.