Is the term clone applicable to the offs...

Is the term clone applicable to the offspring formed by vegetative reproduction ? Site two reasons for this.

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Clone term is very much applicable for the offspeings produced through vegetative reproductioin because for formation of new individual there is involvent of single parents moreover formation of sex cells/gametes is absent.

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

offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA

DNA of only one parent is copied and passed on to the offspring

offspring are formed at different times

DNA of parent and offspring are completely different.

Is the term clone applicable to the offspring formed by vegetative reproduction ? Site two reasons for this.

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