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Why do we refer to offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction as clones?
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Process of asexual reproduction:
During asexual reproduction, the parent cell undergoes mitotic division involving karyokinesis (division of the nucleus) and cytokinesis (division of the cytoplasm).
Progeny are called clones:
The offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction are therfore referred to as clones because of the following reasons:-
● Genetic composition of the offspring is identical to the parent.
● The progeny are morphologically identical to the parent.
During asexual reproduction, the parent cell undergoes mitotic division involving karyokinesis (division of the nucleus) and cytokinesis (division of the cytoplasm).
Progeny are called clones:
The offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction are therfore referred to as clones because of the following reasons:-
● Genetic composition of the offspring is identical to the parent.
● The progeny are morphologically identical to the parent.
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