In animals, the production of body cells is classified as asexual reproduction, but the production of reproductive cells or gametes is part of sexual reproduction. which statement best describes the gene sequencing? a) the number of genes in the parent body cells is equal the number of genes in the daughter body cells. b) the number of genes in the parent body cell is double the number of genes in the daughter body cells. c) the number of genes in the parent reproductive cell is equal to the genes in the daughter reproductive cells. d) the number of genes in the parent reproductive cell is half the number of genes in the daughter reproductive cells.