The term 'clone' cannot be applied to offspring formed by sexual reproduction because.
a. Offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA
b. DNA of only one parent is copied and passed on to the offspring
c. Offspring are formed at different times
d. DNA of parent and offspring are completely different.
a. Offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA
b. DNA of only one parent is copied and passed on to the offspring
c. Offspring are formed at different times
d. DNA of parent and offspring are completely different.
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Answer:
a. Offspring do not possess exact copies of parental DNA
Explanation:
Gametogenesis takes place through meiosis and crossing over takes place during meiosis. Crossing over is responsible for some alteration in genotype. Moreover, fertilization results in gene pools from two different individuals and thus zygote has a somewhat different genotype than both the parents. Hence, the term clone cannot be applied to offspring formed.
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