Give a scientific reason: Offspring produced by asexual reproduction are called clones.
(N/A) In asexual reproduction,only one parent is involved.
It does not involve the formation or fusion of gametes.
It involves only mitotic cell division.
Since mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells,the new individuals produced are genetically and morphologically similar to the parent and to each other.
Therefore,they are referred to as clones.
It does not involve the formation or fusion of gametes.
It involves only mitotic cell division.
Since mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells,the new individuals produced are genetically and morphologically similar to the parent and to each other.
Therefore,they are referred to as clones.
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