A clone is an organism that is genetically identical to its parent organism. Cloning, whether natural (like in bacteria or through vegetative propagation in plants) or artificial (like somatic cell nuclear transfer), is a form of asexual reproduction, as it involves generating a new individual from a single parent without the fusion of gametes.
Which of the following statement is correct about clone of an organism:
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2003 · Topic: Reproduction and Embryo Development (Types of Reproduction: Asexual and Sexual Modes)
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Answer: B. A clone is produced asexually
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