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

Clones are genetically and morphologically similar organisms. In the process of asexual reproduction only single parent is involved so no genetic and morphological variation takes place, that is why we refer to offspring formed by asexual method of reproduction as clones.


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