I believe the correct answer is a. mutations.
I got two, but I could be wrong.
Binary fission is a type of asexual reproduction. This is when the cell divides into halves. So 1 cell would end up as 2 smaller cells.
using seeds from the same source.
using the same kind of soil for both groups.
giving the control and experimental groups the same volume of water.
keeping the light the same for the experimental and control groups.
measuring plant height the same way and at the same time for both groups.