52 chromosomes in each somatic cell. In the sex cells, there would be 26, because they contain one copy of each chromosome (haploid) while the somatic cells have two (diploid). Mitosis is the division of somatic cells, which results in two identical daughter cells each with 2 copies of each chromosome.
Bird droppings that contain seeds from a different location" is the correct answer. Sometimes when seeds from different areas are ingested, the genetic material is passed on.
