Question

The term ‘clone’ cannot be applied to offspring
formed by sexual reproduction because
(a) offsprings do not possess exact copies of
parental DNA
(b) DNA of only one parent is copied and
passed on the offsprings
(c) Offsprings are formed at different times
(d) DNA of parents and offsprings are
completely different.

Answer 1

Answer:

DNA of only one parent is required in clonning

Answer 2

Option (a) is the right answer

The term ‘clone’ cannot be applied to offspringformed by sexual reproduction because the offspring do not possess the exact copies of parental DNA.

It's due to the following reasons mentioned below :

- Zygote is formed during fertilisation due to sexual reproduction which consists the genetical characteristics of both the gametes.

- When any identical organisms are produced either naturally or artificially which consists of genetical characteristics then it's termed as cloning.

- Cloning takes place due to asexua reproduction amongst the living organisms.