Question

Genetically identical individuals are

• A. Cybrids
• B. Clones
• C. Hybrids
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Clones

Cybrids are artificial hybrid cell produced by inserting nuclear material from one organism into an enucleated cell. Clones are the population of genetically identical individuals which are produced by asexual or vegetative reproduction. Hybrids are the recombinant individuals, that have genes from both parents and thus, show new combination of traits. Sexual reproduction does not produce clones owing to the three processes that causes recombination of genetic material and produce variations in progeny. These three processes are cross over during meiosis, independent assortment of chromosomes during meiosis and random fusion of gametes. The resultant progeny will be a hybrid. Asexual reproduction does not include meiosis and fusion of gametes; omits the variation creating processes and produce clones.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.