Why do we refer to offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction as clones?

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) genetic material comes from two parents of the same species

In sexual reproduction, two individuals having different variations combine their DNA to give rise to a new individual. Therefore, sexual reproduction allows more variations, whereas in asexual reproduction, chance variations...

Asexual reproduction is that type of reproduction in which only single parent is involved. Asexual reproduction takes place by different methods like Budding, Binary fission etc.  → Budding: This type of...

Oviparous animals lay eggs outside their body. As a result, the eggs of these animals are under continuous threat from various environmental factors. On the other hand, in viviparous animals,...

Clone refers to off spring of an organism formed by asexual method of reproduction. Since they possess exact copies of the DNA of their parent, clones exhibit remarkable similarity.

Sexual reproduction promotes diversity of characters in the offsprings. It results in new combination of genes.

a. Offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA

b. Gametes of parents have qualitatively different genetic composition

b. Zoospores are sexual reproductive structures