Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:

The term clone is used to describe offsprings which are:

Options:

Genetically similar and morphologically different

Genetically different and morphologically similar

Genetically different and morphologically different

Genetically and morphologically similar

Correct Answer:

Genetically and morphologically similar

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) →Genetically and morphologically similar

In asexual reproduction, a single parent is involved in producing the offspring. It occurs without the formation and fusion of gametes. As a result, the offspring that are produced are not only morphologically and genetically identical to one another but are also exact copies of their parents. The term clone is used to describe such morphologically and genetically similar individuals. Therefore the offspring produced by asexual reproduction are called clones.