Is the term clone applicable to the offspring formed by vegetative reproduction? Cite two reasons for this.
(N/A) Yes,the term clone is applicable to the offspring formed by vegetative reproduction.
Reasons:
$1$. There is only a single parent involved in the process,which is a characteristic of asexual reproduction.
$2$. Only mitosis occurs during vegetative reproduction,which ensures that the offspring are genetically and morphologically identical to the parent,making them true clones.
Reasons:
$1$. There is only a single parent involved in the process,which is a characteristic of asexual reproduction.
$2$. Only mitosis occurs during vegetative reproduction,which ensures that the offspring are genetically and morphologically identical to the parent,making them true clones.
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