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Why is the offspring formed by asexual reproduction referred to as a clone ?

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A clone is a group of genetically and morphologically identical individuals.
In the process of asexual reproduction, only one parent is involved, so the fusion of gasmetes does not occur.
The offspring formed are genetically identical to each other and are referred to as clones.
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  • The term clone cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because :

    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.

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