This statement giving a clue that there is asexually reproduction (may be binary fission) taking place and the progenies in asexual reproduction are genetically similar to parent cell. So answer is A.
Well to I don't know what you mean by in the following cases but, a dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured and also relies on the independent. While on the other hand the independent variable is the variable that is being changed or controlled.
1. Stem
2. Leaves
3. Roots
4. Flower
5. Seed
Erythropoietin is the answer hope it helps.