A clone is a group of genetically identical organisms developed through sexual reproduction.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Clone means genetically identical organisms.
In asexual reproduction as a single parent is involved and gamete formation do not occur, the offspring produced are genetically identical to the parent as well as to each other.
Sexual reproduction is the mode of reproduction where fusion of male and female gametes occur resulting in offspring who differ from either of the parents and from each other too.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Asexual reproduction is :

(a) a fusion of specialised cells

(b) a method by which all types of organisms reproduce

(d) a method in which more than one parent are involved

(a) Can you consider cell division as a type of reproduction in unicellular organisms? Give reason.
(b) What is a clone? Why do offsprings formed by asexual reproduction exhibit remarkable similarity?

Identify the incorrect statement.
(a) In asexual reproduction, the offspring produced are morphologically and genetically identical to the parent.
(b) Zoospores are sexual reproductive structures.
(c) In asexual reproduction, a single parent prodices offspring with or without the formation of gametes.
(d) Conidica are asexual structure in Penicillium.

Q. Assertion: Term clone is used for the offsprings produced by asexual reproduction.
Reason: Clones are cells or organisms that are morphologically and genetically identical

Q. State whether the following statements are true or false.
A clone is a group of genetically identical individuals developed as a result of sexual, reproduction.

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