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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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