The terms 'clone' cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because

Options

A. offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA
B. DNA of only one parent is copied and passed on to the offspring
C. offspring are formed at different times
D. DNA of parent and offspring are completely different

Answer

A

Explanation

The offspring that are produced as a result of asexual reproduction are not only identical to one another but are also axact copes of their parent. So, such individuals are called clones. While, in the case of sexual reproduction DNA of both parents, (i.e., male and female gametes) is copied and passed on to offspring after fusion. The offspring, thus formed do not possess exact copies of parental DNA.