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The offsprings formed through asexual reproduction have same genetic constitution as their parent cell.

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In asexual reproduction, the union of male and female gametes does not occur.
`rarr` Single parent is involved in asexual reproduction. The process of formation of new cell begins with the creation of DNA copies.
`rarr` Two offsprings are formed from the single parent cell which possess equal proportion of DNA.
Hence, the offsprings formed through asexual reproduction have same genetic constitution as their parent cell.
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