Question

Why do we refer to the offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction as a clone?

Answer 1

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

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➡️ A clone is a group of morphologically and genetically identical individuals.

➡️ In the process of asexual reproduction, only one parent is involved and there is no fusion of the male and the female gamete.

➡️ As a result, the offsprings so produced are morphologically and genetically similar to their parents and are thus, called clones.

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Answer 2

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Asexual reproduction is the production of new living organisms without exchanging genetic information through sex.

◆ Offsprings formed by asexual reproduction are called as clones because -

• In asexual reproduction organisms are produced from single parent.
• Offsprings produced are identical to parents and don't show any genetic variations.
• As offsprings formed are similar to parents, they are called clones.

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