what is d difference between (a) reproduction and foetus
(b) twins and clones

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Reproduction Foetus

Reproduction is a characteristic feature of all living organisms. It involves the creation of organelles, cells, or organisms of the same kind. Reproduction is necessary for the survival of a particular species. During reproduction, the information for inheritance of characteristics is passed on from the parents to the offsprings in the form of DNA. Foetus is a young human being, animal, bird etc in the early stages of development before it is born or hatched.

True Twins (identical twins) Clones

A true twin is the result of the splitting of one egg in two identical ones. Clones derive from a foreign egg implanted with the DNA of the donor.

True twins often look almost exactly the same and share the same DNA Clones may exhibit a slight genetic difference from its donor.

True Twins are born at the same time as one another. Clones are created later and commonly known as ‘delayed twin’.

True Twins are a natural occurrence. Clones are the genetically engineered organisms.

True twins are inexpensive and easy process
Cloning is a very difficult, expensive, painstaking process.

No ethical issue arises and it is considered legal. People are concerned about the ethics of such a development of clone.

True twins share a womb with the original animal. Clones do not share a womb with the original animal

Success rate of true twins is higher than clones. Success rate of clones are lower than true twins.

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In asexual reproduction, two offsprings having the same genetic material and the same body features are called :

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(b) twins

(d) clones

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Reproduction	Foetus
Reproduction is a characteristic feature of all living organisms. It involves the creation of organelles, cells, or organisms of the same kind. Reproduction is necessary for the survival of a particular species. During reproduction, the information for inheritance of characteristics is passed on from the parents to the offsprings in the form of DNA.	Foetus is a young human being, animal, bird etc in the early stages of development before it is born or hatched.

True Twins (identical twins)	Clones
A true twin is the result of the splitting of one egg in two identical ones.	Clones derive from a foreign egg implanted with the DNA of the donor.
True twins often look almost exactly the same and share the same DNA	Clones may exhibit a slight genetic difference from its donor.
True Twins are born at the same time as one another.	Clones are created later and commonly known as ‘delayed twin’.
True Twins are a natural occurrence.	Clones are the genetically engineered organisms.
True twins are inexpensive and easy process	Cloning is a very difficult, expensive, painstaking process.
No ethical issue arises and it is considered legal.	People are concerned about the ethics of such a development of clone.
True twins share a womb with the original animal.	Clones do not share a womb with the original animal
Success rate of true twins is higher than clones.	Success rate of clones are lower than true twins.