Questions
The term 'clone' cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because
a
offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA
b
DNA of only one parent is copied and passed on to the offspring
c
offspring are formed at different times
d
DNA of parent and offspring are completely different
detailed solution
Correct option is A
The term 'clone' cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA. Offspring produced by sexual reproduction has half DNA from one parent and half from another parent, thus is not an exact copy of any one parent, i.e. it is not a clone. But there DNA is still similar to their parents DNA.Talk to our academic expert!
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Asexual reproduction is common in
a. single-celled organisms
b. plants with relatively simple organisation
c. animals with relatively simple organisation
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