Budding and sporulation are forms of
a. asexual reproduction
b. binary reproduction
c. artificial reproduction
d. sexual reproduction

a. Asexual reproduction

Explanation:

Asexual reproduction can be defined as a type of reproduction, in which new organisms are produced from a single parent without fusion of gametes. Offspring produced by asexual reproduction are identical to parent organisms as they have same genetic composition.

Both budding and sporulation are types of asexual reproduction. Budding can be defined as a process by which offspring develops from an outgrowth (known as bud) formed in parent organism due to cell division. Sporulation involves formation of spores from a single vegetative cell that develop into new organisms.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

c. genetic engineering

explanation:

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