Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:

The term "Clone" is used to describe the offspring that are :

Options:

Morphologically identical only

Morphologically and genetically identical

Morphologically identical but genetically different

Genetically identical only

Correct Answer:

Morphologically and genetically identical

Explanation:

In asexual reprodution, 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.