Which of the following statement is true for clone?

Clones are descended from a single parent

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Identical twins are not clones

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Clone is a result of sexual reproduction

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Clones are descended from a single parent
A clone is a group of plant/animals/cells which are produced from a single parent through asexual reproduction. Some of the common characteristics of the clones are:
All the individual belonging to a single clone are identical in genotype.
The phenotypic variation present within a clone is due to the environment only.
Clones are immortal i.e., a clone can be maintained indefinitely through asexual reproduction.
Clones are heterozygous but show severe loss in vigour due to inbreeding.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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Q. Read the following statements about asexual reproduction and select the correct ones.

(i) It involves a single parent.
(ii) It is slower than sexual reproduction.
(iii) It produces progeny that are genetically identical with the parent but not with one another.
(iv) The progeny of asexual reproduction can be termed as clones.

Q. Select the correct statements from the following regarding asexual reproduction.
A) It is slower than sexual reproduction
B) It involves a single parent
C) It produce progeny that are genetically identical with parent
D) Clones are the progeny of asexual reproduction

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

(a) callus

(b) twins

(d) clones

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. Consider the following statements pertaining to the differences between cloning and surrogacy:
1. In surrogacy, the product has the traits of only one parent whereas cloning ensures the traits of both the parents are present.
2. The process of cloning is asexual reproduction and surrogacy involves sexual reproduction.
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

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